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Meant to evoke a Moroccan sky with an ice sphere standing in for a full moon, this blue tequila cocktail features floral notes from the crème de violette and maraschino liqueur, citrus brightness, and a hint of heat on the finish.

2	oz	Tequila
½	oz	Creme de violette
¼	oz	Maraschino liqueur
¾	oz	Lime juice
½	oz	Orgeat (almond syrup)
		Flower (edible)

Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake, and double strain into a glass over ice. Garnish.

For this gin cocktail recipe, Meaghan Dorman of Dear Irving in New York City highlights the bright notes of a citrus-forward gin with fresh lemon juice, rounding it out with cardamom and vanilla sweetness.

1½	oz	Gin	Use citrus-forward gin
½	oz	Licor 43
¾	oz	Lillet blanc
½	oz	Lemon juice
1	dash(es)	Cardamom bitters
		Flower (edible)
1	dash(es)	Saline solution

Shake all of the ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish.