Mountain Dew Buttercream

1 c. Butter
4-5 c. powdered sugar (I doubled the p.s. it was too runny for my taste)
2 tbsp. Mountain Dew
Juices from half of 1 lemon and lime
The rest of the lemon and lime zest.
1 tsp. lemon zest
neon green food coloring

Sift powdered sugar into a bowl. Beat butter at medium- high speed until creamy.
Add half the sugar, turn mixer on low for 5 seconds. Add the Mountain Dew, zest, and lemon extract. Beat until combined. Add food coloring to the desired color. Gradually add remaining sugar until you get to the consistency and sweetness you like.

-Cupcake and frosting recipe from www.allthingscupcakes.com

Mountain Dew Cupcakes

1 c. Butter- softened
2 c. Sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 c. Mountain Dew
Juice from 1 lemon and 1 lime
Zest from 1 lemon and 2 limes- save half for buttercream
1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat butter on medium for 30 seconds. Add sugar and half of the lemon lime zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time, scrape sides of bowl in between additions. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add to mixer bowl. Turn on low for 5 seconds. Add the Mountain Dew, lemon/lime juice, and extract. Mix to combine. Scoop into cupcake papers about 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.