There is nothing better during the hot, summer months than a fruity, frothy alcoholic beverage.You know the ones I am talking about…they come with a wedge of orange or a happy little tropical umbrella! You picture yourself in your bikini on a sandy beach, reading a juicy novel when you think of them. Well, at least I do…minus the bikini part. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not a big drinker. In fact, that is why I love this post! I can enjoy the taste of all my favorite summer drinks sans the alcohol by making them into my favorite food group…cupcakes.
Now I have asked all my friends and family to name their favorite summer drinks. My goal is to make at least 6 of them into a cupcake. Here is the first one…my favorite…the Mojito. I am a big fan of mint and everything that contains mint. I even have my own mint growing in my herb garden. Although, it is separated from the rest of the herbs because if its not, it will take over your entire garden. Trust me! The Mojito typically has mint muddled at the bottom of the glass and as the other components are added, lime, rum, sugar, the mint compliments each one beautifully. My Mojito cupcake contains all of the components that the drink itself has, but I do simmer down the alcohol to remove the alcoholic content and just allow for the taste of the rum flavoring. They are very tasty and unlike the drink, I can have more than one!
Favorite summer drink cupcake #2 – Pina Coladas
Recipe adapted from Brown Eyed Baker