Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe with Tequila

Discover a simple and delicious recipe for strawberry margarita cupcakes. Perfect for parties and celebrations, these cupcakes blend sweet strawberries with tangy tequila flavor.

These strawberry margarita cupcakes are a fun and boozy twist on the classic cocktail. Made with fresh strawberries, tequila, and lime, they are the perfect grown-up treat for your next pool party, Cinco de Mayo, bachelorette party, or the next time you get together with friends and family.

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe with Tequila

These unique cupcakes doctor a white cake mix. That is why they are so simple to make. They will be a huge hit for dessert, especially if you are having Mexican food or Tex-Mex for dinner that night.

The key to these cupcakes is getting the right balance of flavors – you want that classic margarita taste, but you don’t want the tequila to overpower your cupcake. I use just a touch of tequila in the doctored box mix and in the frosting to give it a subtle taste. If you want a stronger strawberry taste, I suggest using my strawberry buttercream frosting recipe and adding a little tequila (it may require more confectioners’ sugar to soak up the wet).

Whether you are hosting a party or simply craving a unique dessert, this delicious margarita cupcake recipe is sure to be a hit. Enjoy the perfect balance of fruity and boozy flavors in every bite.

Tips and variations for making these strawberry margarita cupcakes:

● For my UK and Australian friends: confectioners’ sugar is icing sugar (powdered sugar, 10x).
● In the United States, ½ cup butter = 1 stick, 1 cup = 2 sticks of butter
● Red food gel will result in a brighter color. Substitute a few drops of red food coloring if you do not have red food gel.
● If you do not have a piping bag, use a plastic Ziploc bag by cutting the corner of the bag. You can also insert a top into the plastic bag.
● To make these virgin margarita cupcakes, you would need to substitute the tequila with another liquid. Water would work in place of the tequila. They won’t be quite so “authentic,” but I bet they would be good.
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● The cupcake and the frosting can be made ahead and stored separately. Make sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.
● Frost the cupcake on the day it will be served. Frosted cupcakes can stay out for up to 8 hours without refrigeration.
● The frosted cupcakes can be stored tightly covered in an airtight container in the fridge.
● The lime and strawberry slices will dry out pretty quickly. So add the garnishes just before serving.

If you would like more fun cupcake recipes, try these:

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● Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe
● Arnold Palmer Lemon Cupcake Recipe

If you would like to make some Margarita cocktails, try these recipes:

● Frozen Pineapple Margarita Recipe
● Sunburned Strawberry Margarita Recipe
● Easy Blackberry Margarita Recipe

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients:

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes:

● 1 box White Cake Mix
● 4 large Eggs
● ½ cup Butter, melted
● ¼ cup Sour Cream
● Zest of 1 Lime
● Juice of 1 Lime
● ¾ cup liquid Strawberry Margarita Mix
● ¼ cup Silver Tequila

Strawberry Margarita Frosting:

● 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
● 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
● 2 Tablespoons liquid Strawberry Margarita Mix
● 1 Tablespoon Silver Tequila
● A few drops of Red Gel Food Color

Garnishes:

● Lime Slices or Lime Wedges
● Strawberry Slices
● 6 Paper Straws

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Mise en Place:

● 24-cup Cupcake Pan (muffin tins)
● Paper Cupcake Liners
● Stand-up Mixer (paddle attachment, whisk attachment, large bowl, etc.) or Hand Mixer (electric mixer)
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Rubber Spatula
● Toothpick or Cake Tester
● Wire Baking Rack (Cooking Rack, Baking Rack, Wire Rack)
● Piping Bag (Pastry Bag)
● Star Tip

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Line a 24-cup cupcake pan (or two 12-cup-cupcake pan) with paper liners.
3. In the large mixing bowl of the stand mixer, add the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, lime zest, juice of one lime, strawberry margarita mix, and tequila.

4. Beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes to incorporate the ingredients, and then increase the speed to high and beat for another 2 minutes.

5. Divide batter among the prepared cupcake pan, filling each cup almost to the top.

6. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center of the cupcakes, comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool in the cupcake pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting with strawberry margarita frosting and decorating.

8. Make the frosting:

9. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

10. Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar, adding ½ a cup a time, and beating on the lowest speed until the sugar is incorporated in the butter.

11. Add the strawberry margarita–daiquiri mix and tequila and beat for another 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed until light, fluffy, and whipped.

12. Add a few drops of the red gel food color and beat for a few seconds to tint the frosting light pink.

13. To Assemble the Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes
14. Transfer the strawberry margarita frosting to a pastry decorating bag fitted with a star tip.
15. Pipe swirls of frosting on each cooled cupcake.

16. Cut each paper straw into four (4) equal pieces.

17. Garnish the top of the cupcake with a lime wedge or slice, strawberry slices, and a paper straw. The lime and strawberry slices will dry out pretty quickly. So add the garnishes just before serving.

18. Frost the cupcake on the day it will be served. Frosted cupcakes can stay out for up to 8 hours without refrigeration.

19. The frosted cupcakes can be stored tightly covered in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yield: 1

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe with Tequila

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Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe with Tequila. Discover a simple and delicious recipe for strawberry margarita cupcakes. Perfect for parties and celebrations, these cupcakes blend sweet strawberries with tangy tequila flavor.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes:

• 1 box White Cake Mix
• 4 large Eggs
• ½ cup Butter, melted
• ¼ cup Sour Cream
• Zest of 1 Lime
• Juice of 1 Lime
• ¾ cup liquid Strawberry Margarita Mix
• ¼ cup Silver Tequila

Strawberry Margarita Frosting:

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• 4 cups Confectioners' Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons liquid Strawberry Margarita Mix
• 1 Tablespoon Silver Tequila
• A few drops of Red Gel Food Color

Garnishes:

• Lime Slices or Lime Wedges
• Strawberry Slices
• 6 Paper Straws

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a 24-cup cupcake pan (or two 12-cup-cupcake pan) with paper liners.
3. In the large mixing bowl of the stand mixer, add the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, lime zest, juice of one lime, strawberry margarita mix, and tequila.
4. Beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes to incorporate the ingredients, and then increase the speed to high and beat for another 2 minutes.
5. Divide batter among the prepared cupcake pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
6. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool in the cupcake pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting with strawberry margarita frosting and decorating.
8. Make the frosting:
9. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
10. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, adding ½ a cup at a time and beating at the lowest speed until the sugar is incorporated into the butter.
11. Add the strawberry margarita–daiquiri mix and tequila and beat for another 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed until light, fluffy, and whipped.
12. Add a few drops of the red gel food color and beat for a few seconds to tint the frosting light pink.
13. To Assemble the Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes
14. Transfer the strawberry margarita frosting to a pastry decorating bag fitted with a star tip.
15. Pipe swirls of frosting on each cooled cupcake.
16. Cut each paper straw into four (4) equal pieces.
17. Garnish the top of the cupcake with a lime wedge or slice, strawberry slices, and a paper straw.
18. Frost the cupcake on the day it will be served. Frosted cupcakes can stay out for up to 8 hours without refrigeration.
19. The frosted cupcakes can be stored tightly covered in an airtight container in the fridge..

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 55mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 2g

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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