Azoresgal~Life on an Island

Who says you can't have your margarita and eat it too? Can you think of a better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, than with a Margarita Cupcake?!  These  yummy lime cupcakes are topped with a tequila lime buttercream frosting packed with flavor and they are perfect for your fiesta! You can have your drink and your dessert all in one! Ingredients For the cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix 3 egg whites 2 Tbs vegetable oil 1.5 oz triple sec 2 oz tequila of your choosing 7 oz lime juice zest of 1 lime For the frosting: 1  1/2 sticks butter (12 Tbs) 4-5 cups confectioners sugar 1 Tbs tequila 1 Tbs lime juice zest of one lime lime slices for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 180/350 degrees.  Line cupcake tins with cupcake papers. In a large bowl, prepare batter according to package directions substituting the 1 1/3 cup water with triple sec, tequila and lime juice.  Add lime zest.  Mix well.  Pour into cupcake tins, filling about ...

Nothing says summer like burgers. Now imagine burgers made with chicken, lime, tequila  and with a few extra yummy things added in! How could it not be good? While you have the tequila out, why not make some margarita's to sip on ! 1 kilo//2 lbs ground chicken (I ground up fresh boneless/skinless chicken breasts) 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 lime (juice) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 oz Tequila Mix all the ingredients together in bowl. Let flavors mingle, about an hour in the fridge. When you are ready to grill/ or pan fry, form into patties, I got about 10. When burgers are almost done, top with cheese and allow to melt.  Remove from grill/fry pan and place on toasted bun.  Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy! source