Smoked Salmon Mousse

• 1 lb. (500 g) smoked salmon
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup melted, unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp vodka or gin
• 1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream
• salt and white pepper to taste

1. Discard salmon skin and bones. Cut salmon into chunks.
2. In a blender or food processor, lightly mix salmon, lemon juice, butter and vodka or gin.
3. Add whipping cream and mix till smooth.
4. Season to taste.

Makes about 3-1/2 cups of smoked salmon spread.

Refrigerate until serving.

Serve with crackers or small squares of pumpernickel.