Margarita Cupcakes

Margarita Cupcakes

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Yesterday was my sister’s much anticipated 21st birthday so in celebration I decided to make her a drink-simulated dessert. I found a recipe for margarita cupcakes on Recipe Girl which received rave reviews so I decided to give it a try.

I wanted them to not only mimic a drink in taste, but also in presentation. I found these cute plastic margarita glasses (actually champagne glasses at Party City). I used a real lime, but I've since found mini fruit slices which would also be awesome as a garnish. I used mini fruit slices in my trix cupcakes. These cupcakes are so moist and the lime adds a delicious punch of flavor. Below is my slightly modified version.

 

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 c. Jose Cuervo premixed margarita
  • 1 mini bottle of Grand Marnier (3oz)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil fresh squeezed lime ( about 1/2 lime) taste batter for desired amount

Frosting Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk fresh squeezed lime to taste (1-2 tsp)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup white cake mix (dry)

Presentation Supplies

  • 2-3 limes sliced
  • plastic champagne glasses
  • mini drink straws
  • green napkins (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Cupcake Instructions

  1. 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl mix together margarita and Grand Marnier.
  2. 2) In a large bowl mix together cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs. Add in 1 1/4 c. alcohol and drink the rest.
  3. 3) Squeeze in fresh lime to taste and mix until smooth.
  4. 4) Spray muffin tin and fill a little over 3/4 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes. 

Frosting Ingredients

  1. 1) Beat softened butter on low with a mixer. Then add in a few cups powdered sugar beating as you go.
  2. 2) Add in milk and cake mix.
  3. 3) Squeeze in lime to taste. Assembly When cupcakes are cooled, pipe frosting onto cupcakes and add sprinkles. Place each in plastic glass. Insert straw into frostingless outer edge of cupcake and garnish glass with lime ( and rim the glass with sugar if you have the means ). ENJOY! They are absolutely delicious!
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What people are saying...

  • darlene says...

    Posted: December 14, 2011

    these look so tasty!! I love the lime green sprinkles, perfect touch :D

  • Justice Jonesie says...

    Posted: December 21, 2011

    These look so good!! What a cute idea.

  • Mellisa says...

    Posted: January 9, 2012

    Oh wow, these are not only adorable but they look soooo good!

  • Kelly says...

    Posted: February 23, 2012

    Just made these for a party (i’m a college student, so they’re perfect raspberry) and they are delicious! I used my own icing recipe with just cream cheese, butter, and powedered sugar - then I added a few drops of lime juice and a teaspoon of the margarita, and it was the perfect touch! Thanks for the recipe!

  • mandalahi says...

    Posted: November 8, 2012

    I so wanted to try it, it looks delicious and tasty, yummy

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