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Orgeat Syrup Recipe
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Orgeat Syrup Recipe

This Orgeat Syrup is sweet, creamy, and delicious. Made from almonds, sugar, cognac, and orange flower water, it has a layered flavor that is a key player in many Tiki cocktails, most notably, the Mai Tai.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 32 tablespoons
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange flower water or rose water, optional
  • 3 tablespoons cognac (or brandy, or vodka)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the almond milk and sugar in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture into a jar.
  3. Stir in the almond extract, cognac/vodka and optional orange/rose flower water. Let stand for 15 minutes to cool.
  4. Store in a clean glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Place the almonds in enough water to cover. Soak for 30 minutes and then drain. Then pulverize the almonds in a food processor to a coarse texture. Place the pulverized almonds in a medium bowl along with the cold water. Let it stand for 1 hour to extract the oils of the almonds. Place a sieve over a medium saucepan. Line the sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth. Slowly pour the almond-water mixture through the cheesecloth to remove the almonds. Discard the almond pulp. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir slowly until completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool for 10 minutes. Then stir in the cognac and optional orange flower water.
  • Recipe Yield is 2 cups or 500 ml of orgeat syrup, or enough for 16-32 cocktails depending on the mixology used.

  • To make Orgeat using blanched almonds or slivered almonds, you’ll need:

    2 cups blanched almonds, or slivered almonds (8 oz) ¾ cups cold water, filtered recommended 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cognac, or vodka 1 teaspoon rose flower water (optional)

  • 2 cups blanched almonds, or slivered almonds (8 oz)
  • ¾ cups cold water, filtered recommended
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cognac, or vodka
  • 1 teaspoon rose flower water (optional)

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.