How to make Orgeat | PECAN SYRUP RECIPE

If you're going to make the Happy Balls Bourbon Flip, you need to the pecan syrup recipe! Pecan Orgeat, or Pecan Syrup, isn't just for cocktails- this nutty syrup is amazing on pancakes, waffles, ice cream... pretty much anything that you want to add syrup to. Trust me when I say that you probably want to just go ahead and double the recipe.

The word Orgeat (French for "Almond Syrup") may sound intimidating, but this couldn't be easier. Just grind up your favorite nuts (in this case, Pecan), let them steep in simple syrup overnight and boom. Beautiful, nutty, delicious syrup. The additions of orange blossom water, vanilla bean, and just a touch of bourbon take this pecan orgeat and send it over the edge.

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PECAN ORGEAT RECIPE
2c Crushed Pecans
1.5c Sugar
1.25c Water
1tbs Orange Blossom Water
2oz Bourbon
1/2 Vanilla Bean

Soak crushed Pecans in bourbon. While pecans are soaking, bring sugar and water to a boil. Stir in vanilla bean (split & scraped), and orange blossom water. Then pour mixture over bourbon soaked pecans, and let sit 3 hours, up to overnight. Strain nuts through cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer, and voila. Pecan Orgeat.

Chapters
00:00 How to make pecan syrup
01:30 ingredients for orgeat
02:10 chopping vs grinding nuts
03:18 soaking pecans in bourbon
04:41 how to scrape a vanilla bean
06:14 straining the orgeat (nut syrup)
06:35 Tasting- what does orgeat taste like

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[drinkswithdan]

happy balls last week playing with nuts this week...someone need to...have a drink 🤣. This recipe seems a lot simpler than I imagined, can't wait to try it out.

[lotusbraxton]

Thanks for the tips. I'm making this for a smoked pecan old-fashioned for my restaurant's Christmas menu.

[RobsHomeBar]

That looks amazing! I’m going to do this and add rum for my macadamia liqueur

[CoachVinoLLC]

That Arizona sun must really be getting the best of you. 😆 I’m not sure if I should be excited or worried about the direction your videos are going in. 😉

[boozeontherocks]

You know Jess, I could say so many But you Orgeat looks like an awesome recipe :)

[FlourEggsYeast]

LOVE this Jessica!!!! I've never made this before but you did such a great job on the how, I feel like I need to make some now LOL.

[DaffodilsDaisies]

I’m having a fall dinner party and I think this would be great to have

[cookmode]

That's looks amazing nice sharing dear friend 💗 please keep in touch 🙏💗

[katinkastoop]

Gonna make this next week, don't have any pecan nuts on hand 😭 sounds great!!!

[carl_busch]

Great sounding recipe. Will make this for sure this fall.

[victoria]

Looks devine! Curious if you tried it with a Demerara sugar? I would imagine that would lean into the flavor profile really well, or maybe it’s a step too far?

[christinelansberry]

I know this may sound odd, but can you substitute the sugar for dates? Like using date syrup? I just don’t know the proportions for substitutions! Would appreciate it if you have a recommendation!

[PamelaWilgren]

Any suggestions on what to do with the leftover ground pecans? I'm thinking of incorporating them into some kind of bourbon ball.

[TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

JESS!!! I REFUSE to make a feeble "playing with my nuts joke!" This looks delish!!!! This and bourbon looks like a match made in Great video!!!!