Best 5 Margarita Muffins Recipes

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Kick off your morning with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked margarita muffins, a delightful indulgence inspired by the classic cocktail. These muffins combine the zesty flavors of lime, tequila, and salt with the soft and fluffy texture of muffin batter, creating a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. Whether you're hosting a brunch party, preparing a special breakfast, or simply craving a unique and flavorful treat, these margarita muffins promise to elevate your taste buds and bring a touch of fiesta to your kitchen.

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MARGARITA CUPCAKES



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Check out this easy recipe for the best margarita cupcakes from Delish.com!

Categories     Margarita Cupcakes     boozy cupcakes     easy cupcakes     bachelorette party     cocktail cupcakes     cocktail cupcakes     mexican cupcakes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the cupcakes
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 large eggs
Juice of 3 limes, plus zest of 1 lime
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. milk (preferably whole or 2%)
For the frosting
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
5 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1/4 c. tequila
Coarse salt, for garnish
Lime zest, for garnish
Small lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with 18 cupcake liners. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lime juice and zest and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add half the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Pour in milk and mix until fully incorporated. Add remaining dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake until slightly golden and a toothpick inserted into center of each cupcake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cupcakes cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, half of powdered sugar, lime juice, and tequila until light and fluffy. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with coarse salt, lime zest, and lime wedges and a cut decorative straw before serving.

MARGARITA CUPCAKES



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These margarita cupcakes are my most requested recipe. If you are unable to find Key lime juice, you can use regular lime juice. -Kerri McMillan, Sylvester, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix, thawed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 to 4 tablespoons Key lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1 teaspoon water
3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
Optional: Lime zest and lime slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 20 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine the first 5 ingredients. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes., Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, meringue powder and water. Whisk until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar, shortening, and remaining lime juice. Beat until smooth; frost cupcakes. If desired, garnish with lime zest and slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARGHERITA ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH



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Change up the kids' meat and cheese sandwiches for these tasty and healthy English muffin sandwiches. Look for light, whole-grain muffins. At about 100 calories, they leave room for a variety of tasty toppings, and the small size is perfect for lunchboxes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 light, whole-grain English muffin
One 1/4-inch slice fresh mozzarella (1 ounce)
1 plum tomato, sliced
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan
1 large fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast the muffin until golden brown. Top the bottom half of the muffin with the mozzarella and tomatoes, and then sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  • Place the muffin on a baking sheet and bake until the mozzarella melts and the muffin is slightly golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Place the basil leaf on top and close the sandwich. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calorie, Fat 6.9 grams, SaturatedFat 3.7 grams, Cholesterol 16 milligrams, Sodium 339 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32.2 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13.7 grams, Sugar 4.2 grams

MARGARITA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Margarita Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 18 muffins, about

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal (or blue cornmeal)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup tequila
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Position oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat oven to 400°.
  • Prepare muffin tins: spray indentations and the rims with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt until well combined; set aside.
  • In a big bowl, whisk the egg and sour cream until smooth.
  • Whisk in the tequila, orange juice, oil, lime juice, and zest until well blended.
  • Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
  • Fill muffin tins ¾ full; if desired, sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt over muffin top before baking (coarse salt gives the topping a little bite; if you don't like margaritas in salt-rimmed glasses, you probably should omit this).
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned and cracked.
  • Set pan on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes; gently rock each muffin back and forth to release and remove from tin.
  • Cool muffins for 5 minutes on the rack before serving.
  • *Margarita Pumpkin Seed Muffins: add ¾ cup toasted, shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) with the flour.
  • *Sugar-Topped Margarita Muffins: omit the coarse salt; sprinkle the muffins with ½ teaspoon coarse or colored sugar before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 212.7, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 2.2

THE PERFECT MARGARITA



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Mastering the margarita requires a certain amount of practice, but once you dial-in your perfect ratio, it's a really easy cocktail to replicate. The classic recipe is 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice, and you should probably start off pretty close to that, but my personal favorite proportions are 4-3-2.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Tequila Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lime wedge
1 pinch coarse sea salt to taste
1 large ice cube
ice
2 fluid ounces white tequila
1 ½ fluid ounces triple sec
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 slice lime

Steps:

  • Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 330.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes. The fresher the limes, the better the muffins will taste. You can also use bottled lime juice, but fresh is always best.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short time. This will help the muffins rise and create a crispy crust.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Margarita muffins are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful muffin recipe, give these margarita muffins a try!

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