Orgeat Syrup

Notes

Syrup of Orgeat is used in many drink recipes with the most famous being the original Mai Tai developed by Trader Vic in the 1930s. Orgeat (pronounced ORE-ZHAT) is basically almond syrup that is sweetened with added orange flower water. The syrup is an emulsion of almond oil and water. This gives Orgeat syrup a milky appearance.

There is a lot of crappy Orgeat (or just almond syrup) out there. They leave out the flower water and probably just jack it up with corn syrup. One of the better brands is Monin. Torani is serviceable as well.

Be sure to shake the bottle before you use it. Sometimes some of the solids can settle to the bottom and need to be reincorporated.