Baked in the South

There is nothing quite like a good margarita.   And to make a good margarita, you have to use the best ingredients.   I like a nice tequila, either Patron, or Cuervo.   But the real secret to a great margarita is the Grand Marnier Liqueur (or Cointreau).   Although it is expensive, it is so worth it!   You don’t need to use much, so it will last awhile in your liquor cabinet!   You can find the recipe for my texas margaritas here .   And here is the recipe for my famous Margarita cupcakes!   I made these for a rehearsal dinner and they were a hit!   Margarita Cupcakes For the cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix prepared according to package directions 3 limes, zested and juiced 3 T. Tequila 1 T. Grand Marnier or Cointreau For the frosting: 2 boxes confectioners’ sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 T. freshly squeezed lime juice 2 T. tequila 1 T. Grand Marnier pinch of kosher salt Directions: For Cupcakes: Mix cake mix acc...