DIY Orgeat Recipe - the quick & easy way!

DIY Orgeat Recipe - orgeat is an important ingredient in numerous classic cocktails, crucial in many tiki recipes and essential in making a killer Mai Tai.

WHAT IS ORGEAT?
Orgeat is an iconic French almond syrup that is a staple ingredient in cocktail and home bars and it’s surprisingly simple to make. It was originally made with barley until it was discovered that almonds lent much more flavour to the syrup. A touch of orange blossom water also adds a subtle floral note.

In its simplest form - orgeat is sweetened almond milk. You can go one of two ways - (1) the quick and easy route of store bought almond milk (just make sure you get unsweetened almond milk) OR (2) you can make your own almond milk at home.

You can also play around with other nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, macadamias or cashews. You can also try roasting your almonds for a darker colour and richer flavour.

INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Almonds
- 1.25 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Caster Sugar (superfine)
- 0.5 tsp Orange Blossom Water
- 30 ml Brandy

1. Blanch your almonds by covering with boiling water for 1 minute before cooling and removing the skins
2. Blend (or finely chop) the almonds
3. Add the water and sugar into a pot on high heat
4. Once it reaches a boil, add the almonds
5. Let the liquid almost reach the boil again before turning the heat off
6. Steep for 3-8 hours
7. Use a cheesecloth to strain off the liquid
8. Transfer into a sterilised bottle

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[ashleybrandt]

Truly thank you… trying to run a bar by myself after little training from bar manger that walked away as well as our one other bartender while I put in too much to do so too. needed this ty for you’re help 🙏

[rayanansi]

Wow, this vid may have saved my life! I had no idea that there were almonds in Mai tais and other tiki drinks 😱 I’ve developed an allergy to them in the last few years and would have never suspected a fruity drink of having nuts in it! Thank you Steve! Looks delish but I’ll have to admire from afar 😅

[SavidgeKitchen]

LOVE this! I’ve been making Pecan Orgeat, and it’s my new favorite thing. However, I’ve been grinding the pecans very small and it does take ages to drain through the cheese cloth. Will have to try a rougher chop and see if it affects the flavor at all! Great vid :)

[TheCheesefinder]

Steve thank you for sharing this recipe I made it tonight and am blown away by the results. I’ve been making from scratch lately but just making my own almond milk then mixing in sugar. This is so much more rich and flavorful and superior from the steeping process. Bravo

[Max-cvrx]

Petition to change the channel name to: “Steve the Giant”

[camgal]

I recently followed a similar recipe, best thing I ever did. So much better then the store bought

[TheWeePearl]

Yay! Homemade orgeat is the best. I don’t think I would ever buy the premade stuff. It’s way too easy to make at home and far better tasting. I’ve recently begun using a variation on Dave Arnold’s method of adding a tiny bit of gum arabic & xanthan gum to keep it from separating in drinks.

[blakerobinson]

Awesome video, I noticed you make orgeat a little differently than i have. I leave the skin on never tried taking skin off, curious which is preferred. My orgeat definitely comes out darker. I also find it easier to make the almond milk first by blending the water and the almonds together then straining out before adding the sugar. I can't tell a difference in taste, but i found straining the almonds out afterwards left a hot and sticky mess, and doing it before made cleanup a lot easier. Lastly, i like to use a high proof rum rather than brandy. Given orgeat is normally used in rum cocktails, i think it pairs better, and gives it a very welcome funky flavor!

[TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

STEVE!!!! Awesome video!!! This is prob why my Mai Tai's are lacking. This is something I need to try!!! Thanks for

[tinchothegreat]

As always, thanks for the great tutorial! Cleanest product placement I've seen to date 👏

[thefalcon]

Been waiting for an easy recipe for this - thanks Steve!

[PaulPlaceway]

I've made mine in a similar way (Serious Eats); they leave the skins on and toast the almonds for a more roasted flavor. I also use half Turbinado Sugar, and an over-proof rum to stabilize it. (And orange water of course.). Highly highly recommended. It seems to last quite a bit longer in the fridge, though I find I have to let it warm and shake it a bit after it has sat for a few days in there.

[hehe-vrmn]

Very clear, simple explanation. Love the work

[irenemarcus]

Have read "Orgeat" many times, but pleased to finally hear it pronounced. Thank you for the instruction on making almond milk also. Happy Mai Tai!

[propwash]

I've made it using your almond milk recipe. Seems good. Was easy and super cheap.

[JaimeBlackwater-iovl]

Landed yourself another subscriber. Good info, to the point video, enjoyable presenter. No goofy gimmicks. 10/10.

[RobsHomeBar]

Looks great Steve! Basically the same method I’ve been using …although I do like to toast them first! Cheers!

[johntedesco]

I’m lucky enough to live in an Italian neighborhood where every deli and bakery sells Ferrara Orzata, a premade almond syrup used for summer beverages - add club soda and ice and you’re in Sicily. I just add some orange blossom water.

[rammul]

Thank you. Just how much almond milk should we use if store bought ?

[raustin]

Always great videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise!