Cherry Component

1 jar maraschino cherries (or at least 24 cherries)

Enough bourbon to fill said jar

Dark chocolate chips for melting

Instructions below.

Cupcake Batter

1 stick butter (or ½ cup)

1 cup flour

½ cup cocoa

1 cup sugar

½ tsp salt

¾ tsp baking soda

½ cup bourbon

1 egg

1/3 cup sour cream (I used reduced fat)

Combine batter ingredients in a medium-large bowl and whisk(by hand or with an electric mixer) until smooth.

Cherry Frosting

1/2 cup butter

2 tbsp milk

pinch salt

1/4 cup cherry juice from the jar

1 lb confectioners’ sugar