Mojito Cupcakes (Also Can Be Margarita Cupcakes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    cupcake
    1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix (I use Pillsbury)
    3/4 cup mojito mix, I use Stirrings Simple Mix
    1/4 cup Bacardi light rum
    3 eggs (or per box directions)
    1/3 cup vegetable oil
    lime, zest of one
    lime, juice of one
    frosting
    1 (1 lb) box powdered 10x sugar
    1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup butter, softened
    lime, zest of one
    juice, of one
    1/4 cup Bacardi light rum
Preparation
    *Cupcakes*.
    Mix together all ingredients for cupcake batter in an electric mixer.
    Use a ice cream scoop to add batter into paper lined muffin tin. Bake at 350\u00b0F per box direction for cupcakes.
    *Frosting*.
    Blend together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in lime juice and rum. Add lime zest then add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until smooth. Refrigerate. Frost cupcakes right before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers.
    If you choose to make Margarita cupcakes substitute Rum for Tequila and Mojito mix for Margarita mix -- enjoy!

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