Orgeat brings nutty and floral undertones to all your favorite cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages.
When Im baking, a few drops of almond extract take mybasic sugar cookiesfrom just fine to flavorful.
It creates layers of flavor that get my guests asking, WHAT is in this delicious drink?!
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But its presence is the backbone of many classic cocktails.
What’s Orgeat?
Most importantly,orgeat isnotalmond milk.
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Its also delicious in hot or iced coffee and can be substituted for the sweetener.
I lovebutter cookieswith a touch of almond flavor!
These new types of cocktails used fresh juices and contained secret mixes known only to the bartenders.
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Ive had luck with pistachio orgeat and macadamia.
Ive also heard you could use avocado pits too but Ive yet to try that method!
This means youll likely be able to skip re-straining your orgeat.
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Store the orgeat in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Without the vodka, your orgeat will last one month.
If you add one ounce of vodka it will extend the shelf life up to three months.
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However, discard if any cloudiness or mold appears during that time.
They do not need to be pulverized, just broken apart.
Add almonds to a medium bowl and pour in the water.
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Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, covered loosely with a clean dishtowel.
Re-strain the liquid if any almond bits appear in the saucepan.
Turn on the stove over medium-high heat and whisk in the sugar until dissolved into the almond liquid.
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Remove from heat and let the liquid cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, add in the orange flower water and vodka if using.
Store orgeat in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
