How to make Orgeat from the Cocktail Dudes

Orgeat is a sweet almond syrup most famously used in the classic Mai Tai. Though most frequently associated with tiki drinks, this fun and versatile syrup can add flair to many cocktails, like our Apple Jacks Smack, or Java Tai, as well as the incredible Trinidad Sour or Fernet Sour. We don't use the range when making this syrup as we've found the "counter-top" method provides for a lighter, brighter syrup. Though best with rum-based drinks, experiment with this syrup or its cousin, Falernum, to spice-up and enliven your favorite cocktails.

[XxxkenzaxxX]

what a butchered word this has become... in french, the "t" at the end isn't pronounced!

[GeneralBedoya]

Thanks Jeff! Orgeat is ready and tastes delicious. ☺

[PresidentGas]

This is a superb Orgeat that produces a creamy appearence, flavor and mouth feel to a well made Mai Tai. I made two versions of this recipe with the standard white cane sugar and one with an unrefined Demerara cane sugar. Each quite different from the other and both are outstanding. FYI I left mine to "soak" overnight stiring occasionaly. In addition, when straining through a fine mesh sieve, try to press out as much liquid from the almond pulp as possible to capture all of the almond oil. A second straining will likely be required. Well worth the effort though

[marcellalee]

Nice recipe! But you can toast the almonds and use them later ;-)

[mbirdtraining]

hi!nice recipe but it lasts about only 1 month in the refrigerator.not 3 months

[randywm]

where do you get those seal-able bottles and jars?

[GeneralBedoya]

Hi! Can I put all the ingredients in the heat in order to disolve the sugar? Thanks!

[elisaninis]

This is literally the worst way i've seen to make almond milk! Please for all that's sacred, use a nut bag, the name tells straight away what the said bad does 😌😌😌 Also, orgeat is supposed to be a syrup? That's just a fancy almond milk? Please correct me if i'm wrong.