Best 2 Homemade Orgeat Syrup Recipes

Orgeat syrup is a refreshing and versatile sweetener made from almonds, sugar, and water. It has a delicate nutty flavor and a creamy texture, making it a popular ingredient in cocktails, mocktails, and desserts. This article provides three delightful recipes for homemade orgeat syrup, each with its unique twist:

1. **Classic Orgeat Syrup**: This classic recipe captures the essence of orgeat syrup with its simple yet flavorful ingredients. Almonds, sugar, and water are combined and simmered until a thick syrup forms. This versatile syrup can be used in a variety of drinks and desserts.

2. **Spiced Orgeat Syrup**: For those who enjoy a bit of spice, this recipe incorporates aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. These spices add a warm and inviting flavor to the syrup, making it perfect for holiday drinks or desserts with a kick.

3. **Vanilla Orgeat Syrup**: Vanilla lovers will adore this recipe, which infuses the classic orgeat syrup with the rich and creamy flavor of vanilla beans. This syrup is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to cocktails and desserts, or for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

With its nutty flavor and creamy texture, orgeat syrup is a versatile ingredient that can elevate the taste of many dishes and drinks. Whether you prefer the classic flavor, a touch of spice, or a hint of vanilla, these three recipes provide options for every taste. So gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to create your own homemade orgeat syrup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE ORGEAT SYRUP

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Mai tai recipes call for a seldom-employed artificial almond syrup called orgeat, or orzata, depending on whether you're buying the faux-French version or the faux-Italian one. The problem is that faux-ness. Though orgeat is conceptually tethered to tiki, its twisted history predates tiki's by a long stretch. Orge is the French for "barley," and orgeat, orzata or, in Spanish, horchata, originally referred to a common method of making barley water, a nourishing drink, by crushing the grain in a mortar and pestle and adding water to it to emulsify the fats. Along the line, almonds were added to the mix, and eventually the humble grain got shoved out in favor of the rich and aromatic nut.

Provided by Toby Cecchini

Categories non-alcoholic drinks

Time 5m

Yield 1.6 liters

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/10 pounds blanched or toasted blanched almonds
1 1/2 pounds sugar (1/2 demerara, 1/2 white)
1 tablespoon orange-flower water
2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

Combine almonds with 11 ounces of water in a blender and blend briefly until uniformly but roughly chopped. Pour into a nonreactive bowl and add one liter of boiling water. Stir well and let stand for three hours. Line a sieve or chinois with overlapping layers of fine cheesecloth, arranging them in an X pattern and leaving a fair amount trailing over to grab hold of. Pour in the mixture and allow it to filter through, assisting with a wooden spoon if necessary. Fold up the ends of the cheesecloth carefully to trap the pulp in a bag and squeeze out the remaining liquid. (This is important, as the pulp retains a fair amount of emulsion.) Discard cheesecloth and pulp. Place emulsion mixture in a pan, add sugar and heat mildly through (140 degrees or less), stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Add orange-flower water and almond extract and funnel into a clean, capped bottle to refrigerate. Optionally you may add 2 or 3 ounces of vodka to the syrup, as a preservative.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORGEAT SYRUP

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I could not find this syrup in the store. But I did find a recipe for it at 'The Art of Drink' web site.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Beverages

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 litres

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

500 g blanched almonds
800 ml water
700 g table sugar
100 ml vodka or 100 ml brandy
2 tablespoons orange flower water (optional) or 2 tablespoons rose flower water (optional)

Steps:

Place the almonds in a bowl and cover with cold water and allowed them to soak for 30 minutes.
Drain and discard this water, then crush the almonds using a rolling pin, or you could use a food processor to chop them to a fine grind.
If you need to, you can add some of the water to the food processor.
Transfer the crushed almonds to a large bowl and mix them with the water, let stand for one to two hours.
Place a damp cloth or cheese cloth in a mesh filter, over another bowl, and strain the almond and water mixture - squeeze the cloth to extract all the liquid.
Put the chopped almonds back into the almond water, let it stand for another hour and then strain again.
Repeat a third time if you wish.
This is will get all the oils out of the almonds.
Note: To speed up the process you can gently heat the almond water to 50°C (125°F). If you do this, you can cut the soak times to about 15 minutes.
Pour the strained liquid into a pan, discard the almond pulp, add the sugar and cook over gentle heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat when the sugar is completely dissolved.
Allow to cool for 15 minutes and then add the brandy or vodka and the orange flower water.
Store the orgeat in a clean glass bottle.
Once the orgeat has cooled down it is ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3888.3, Fat 168.7, SaturatedFat 13, Sodium 104.5, Carbohydrate 533, Fiber 34.7, Sugar 482.8, Protein 73.1

Tips:

Use good quality almonds for the best flavor.
Toast the almonds before using for a richer flavor.
Make sure the almonds are finely ground before adding them to the syrup.
Simmer the syrup over low heat until it has thickened, stirring frequently.
Let the syrup cool completely before using.
Store the syrup in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Orgeat syrup is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of cocktails, mocktails, and desserts. It is easy to make at home and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little experimentation, you can create a syrup that is perfect for your favorite drinks and dishes. So get creative and have fun!