Here’s a simple cream cheese frosting flavored by grappa.

• 2 bars (one pound) American (full-fat) cream cheese
• 1 stick (.25 pound) butter
• 2 tablespoons grappa
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• .25 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups (600 grams) confectioner’s sugar

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. If frosting is too dry, add drops of milk; if too wet, add spoonfuls of confectioners sugar. Beat throughly after each addition.