Cupcake Wars Winning Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cupcakes on BakeSpace.com

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon mint extract
• 4 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup bourbon (or whiskey)
• 1/4 cup clear Crème de Menthe
• Bourbon and Mint Frosting:
• 1 Cup Butter – Room Temperature
• 1/3 cup Bourbon (or whiskey)
• ¼ cup Green Crème de Menthe
• Dash of Salt
• 4 cups Powdered Sugar
• A little extra Bourbon for Soaking
• Fresh Mint for Garnish (or a chocolate mint)