Orgeat Syrup

Orgeat syrup is a sweet almond syrup with a milky, opaque appearance. It has a marzipan-like aroma and a silky viscosity that emulsifies shaken drinks and softens sharp acids. Used most often in cocktails, it sweetens and adds nutty, floral complexity to tiki classics and modern sours; common retail versions include shelf-stable bottles and small-batch fresh orgeats.\n\nOriginating as a barley-based syrup in the Mediterranean, orgeat evolved in France into the almond and orange-blossom formula known today. It spread through European and Caribbean drinking traditions, becoming essential in mid-20th-century tiki culture and in contemporary craft bars.