Margarita Cupcakes

When vanilla isn't doing it for the day, try tequila.

Margarita Cupcakes

What you need:

1 box yellow or white cake mix, prepared

zest of two limes, divided

4 tablespoons lime juice, divided

4 teaspoons tequila, divided

2 sticks butter, at room temperature

1 box confectioner's sugar

green food coloring, optional

salt for finishing.

What you do:

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Stir in the zest of one lime, two tablespoons of lime juice, and two teaspoons of tequila into the cake mix. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 25 minutes.

In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter together until pale and fluffy. Gradually mix in the confectioner's sugar. Mix in the remaining lime zest, lime juice, and tequila. Add green food coloring if desired. After frosting the cupcakes, finish it with a little bit of salt. For eating them, make sure you have a designated driver.