Cupcake Martini

Standing at the bakery, asking for a cupcake with the frosting on the side may be a little odd but it's just what you need when a birthday is coming up. And you need it deconstructed, so you can spike it! And birthday cupcakes need to be spiked, lol. You can spike your cupcake with whatever flavored vodka or liqueur you like and you can always use a little more. ;) The amount used here is enough to get a little flavor without it being soggy. And fresh whipped cream would be a dream but something about the sweetness and thickness of cupcake frosting, I just love and it reminds me of happy days. And birthdays are happy days especially when you have a spiked cupcake to help with the celebrating. I'm beginning the celebrating a little early, so happy weekend everyone!

• 1 regular size vanilla cupcake, cake part
• cupcake frosting
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla vodka
• nonpareils
• small martini glass

Cut your cupcake in quarters. Lay them on a plate, cut side up and sprinkle with the vodka. While the cupcake soaks up the vodka, using your finger tips, run the outer rim of the glass with a little water and dip into the nonpareils. Arrange the cupcake in the glass, pressing against the sides, so there is an opening in the center for the frosting. Next, using a decorating tip, pipe the frosting into the crevices and on top of the cake. Top with sprinkles. Serves 1 birthday girl or boy. Double and triple the recipe as needed and adjust the recipe according to how big your cupcakes and glasses are. Enjoy!

                           No matter how old I am, I will always love sprinkles!