Mojito Cupcake

Makes 24

For Cakes:

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix

3/4 Dark Rum

1/4 C Fresh Lime Juice (~3 Limes)

1/4 C Water

Zest of 3 Limes

Combine all liquids and substitute for the water called for in the mix.  Add Zest.  Prepare and bake cupcakes as directed.

For Icing:

3 C of Your Favorite Buttercream

1 C Fresh Mint Leaves, tightly packed

1/4 C Dark Rum

Puree mint and rum until mint is finely chopped.

Mix into buttercream.

To Assemble Cupcakes:

Ice each cupcake with the Mint Buttercream.

Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaf.

If you prepare the cupcakes in advance, garnish right before serving to prevent wilting of both the lime and mint.