Orange Blossom Water

Orange blossom water is a clear, fragrant distillate made from bitter orange blossoms. It delivers a delicate floral-citrus aroma and a soft, slightly bittersweet flavor; a few drops can perfume syrups, custards, whipped creams, and cocktails. Add off heat or at the end of mixing to preserve volatility; commonly sold in small glass bottles as a culinary hydrosol.\n\nOriginating as a byproduct of neroli essential oil distillation, it became a staple in Middle Eastern and North African kitchens and later spread through Mediterranean and European patisserie. It remains integral to dishes from Levantine pastries to North African sweets and Spanish confections.