Mint Julep Cupcakes and How To Pipe Buttercream Roses


The big flower pot of mint I planted last year on the back patio made a surprise comback. I'm so happy because I love using it as a fresh garnish on spring pies and tarts. Like most things in our back yard it's growing at rapid pace. Flowers are budding (weeds are too) and all of a sudden I remember that we're almost at the end of April. Next month brings us all kinds of happy celebrations.

I made these cupcakes with two May events in mind. The first is Mother's Day (May 14th), and the second is the Kentucky Derby (May 6th). Both are worthy of pretty buttercream roses and toasts with mint julep cupcakes.
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