Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting

Name: Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1 lb. powdered sugar (1/2 bag- give or take); 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons lime zest; 2 tablespoons tequila; 1/2 tablespoon milk; Green& yellow food coloring: however many drops you want to make the frosting look lime-y- about 1 green drop to every 3 yellow (optional)

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Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting adds a margarita twist to vanilla cupcakes for a festive Cinco de Mayo treat. Perfect for Mexican-themed parties!

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 lb. powdered sugar (1/2 bag- give or take)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons lime zest
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 tablespoon milk
Green& yellow food coloring: however many drops you want to make the frosting look lime-y- about 1 green drop to every 3 yellow (optional)