Come summertime, I always miss living back in Wisconsin. Things like BBQs and pool parties are just too rare in a city where no one really has yards or pools. When I visit my parents, I love knowing that a back porch is there waiting for me whenever I want it. Here in NYC, I have to make up for lack of outdoor space by hanging outside at various restaurants. bars and parks. As soon as it gets warm out, it seems to be all about which places have outdoor seating! Though I’d prefer my own back yard, I have grown to love sitting outside somewhere with a cool drink watching the diverse crowd walking by….
No summer drink is more refreshing to me than a Mojito. Tart lime and fresh mint seem to be the perfect combination when the air is thick and an icy beverage is in order. My inspiration for making these simply came on a day when all I wanted was to drink one. I loved the Strawberry Margarita cupcakes so much that these seemed like a great next choice! I actually used the same lime cupcake recipe and jazzed it up with some fresh chopped mint and a rum glaze. Topped with a Minty-Lime cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes were the perfect mix of light and decadent. Cheers!
Cupcakes: Adapted from Martha Stewart
Rum Syrup: Adapted from Two Peas Blog
Just made these and they’re fabulous! However, instead of dunking the cupcakes in the syrup, I poke holes all over the tops wth a toothpick and liberally bush them with the syrup. The cupcakes absorb more this way. I also increased the amount of rum in the frosting. Oh, and I added 1/2 cup rum to the cupcake batter.
what a clever idea to infuse mojitos with cupcakes! Once I get a chance I will try to prepare these to taste these delicious looking cupcakes! yumm
Beautiful cupcakes… and such a great flavour inspiration, too. Summertime and mojitos totally go hand-in-hand!
I have a giant patch of mint in my garden, and I’m always excited to find a delicious recipe that helps me use some of it up. :)
Awesome looking blog and these cupcakes look killer.
Thanks for sharing!!
I’ll have a mojito and a mojito cupcake and then another mojito to wash it down.
lovely photos!
Happy summer time even if it is in the city :)
The mojito is probably my favorite cocktail so I know that these cakes would be a winner for me. I love how you photographed them too.
I’m currently imagining what other ways I could use that rum syrup…(I think drinking it straight my be a sign of sickness!)
Carolyn- I think I’d need a real thing on a really hot today like today! (103 out!) :)
I’m a serious mojito fan, so I know I would love these. Think these will keep you cool in the middle of an NYC summer???
These look amazing..so beautiful and on top of it sounds like very delicious cupcakes! I love your pictures..very well done!
I love alcohol themed cakes! The rum syrup and the frosting sound soo good. Aaah I need to find time to make these. =)
OOo I love how there is mint IN the frosting, so pretty!!
These look fantastic! What a great recipe!
Those cupcakes look light and fluffy & the flavors sound fantastic! Thank you for sharing :)
i love mojitoss so already I am loving this recipe! I really love how they are soaked!! I will have to try this!
These look moist yet airy. I love boozy cupcakes and the syrup really puts this over the top. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe-buzz