Mojito Frosting

By efriend

For the frosting, replace the 2 tablespoons cold water with rum, and sprinkle over 2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin. When the gelatin has set, heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds (or until liquid) and then add it to the frosting ingredients as directed in the recipe instructions. Also fold in 1 tablespoon lime zest. If you like things a little more zesty then add more to taste! I piped the frosting on with a large star decorator tip and then garnished the cupcakes with fresh mint leaves and more lime zest – delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons green or white creme de menthe

Preparation

Step 1

In a 1-cup glass measuring cup combine the cold water and gelatin.
Let stand for 2 minutes. Place measuring cup in a saucepan of boiling water.
Cook and stir about 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
In a large mixing bowl combine whipping cream, sugar, and creme de menthe.
Drizzle the warm gelatin mixture over cream mixture while beating constantly with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Continue beating on medium to high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).