Mango Margarita Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

cake flour

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

zest of 3 small limes

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, (softened)

large eggs

1 1/2 cups

mango puree ((3 3.5-ounce pouches))

juice of 3 small limes

2 tbsp

tequila ((optional))

2 cups

granulated sugar, (divided)

2/3 cup

water

large egg whites

1/2 tsp

cream of tartar

kosher salt

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

unsalted butter, (softened but cool)

3/4 cup

mango puree ((1 1/2 3.5-ounce pouches))

juice of 3 small limes

1 1/2 tbsp

tequila, (optional)

1/4 cup

clear sparkling sugar, (mixed with 1 tablespoon kosher salt)

thinly sliced limes

thin slices of mango