Perfect Pairings
Styled by KATE ASHLEY
Photograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK
These spicy and sweet margaritas are the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat. A perfect pair, one features a tajin rim and the other raspberry syrup.

RASPBERRY MARGARITA
2 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz triple sec
1/2 oz raspberry syrup
DIRECTIONS
Make the raspberry syrup by combining 1 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and simmering for 10-15 minutes. Strain and let cool. Rub a lime wedge along the glass rim and dip in salt. Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a ice-filled glass.
SPICY MARGARITA
1 1/2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey/agave
Top with sparkling water
Tajin rim
Sliced pepper to garnish
DIRECTIONS
Rub a glass with lime wedge and dip into Tajin and add ice. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain over ice. Top with sparkling water.