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Orgeat (pronounced "or-zsa," like Zsa Zsa Gabor) is like liquid marzipan. While it's best known as a part of a good Mai Tai, this almond syrup is also an exotic substitute for simple syrup or grenadine in mixed drinks or a fun addition to pie fillings, milk shakes, and even coffee.

Orgeat Recipe

raw almonds, sliced or chopped

sugar

water

orange flower water

vodka

Toast almonds at 400°F for 4 minutes, shaking after 2 minutes. 

Cool almonds and then pulverize them with a blender or food processor.

In a saucepan, cook the sugar and water on medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 

Add pulverized almonds and simmer on low heat, stirring frequently. When mixture is about to boil, remove from heat and cover. Let it sit for a minimum of 3 hours and no more than 12 hours.

Strain steeped mixture through three layers of cheesecloth into a bowl, squeezing the cloth as you go.

Add orange flower water and vodka, then stir. Funnel into glass jar or bottle.

This delicious variation on a classic margarita uses mezcal, a smoky Mexican spirit, instead of tequila. An unusual syrup called orgeat adds some sweetness and complexity to this easy cocktail.

Coconut Mezcal Margarita

oz mezcal (I used Vida by Del Maguey)

oz canned coconut milk

oz orgeat

oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)

serrano pepper (optional) (sliced)

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Pour all of the ingredients except for the slices of serrano pepper into a cocktail shaker.

Shake until chilled (1-2 minutes).

Double strain into a short glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a slice of serrano pepper and serve immediately.

This gin classic is fresh and sweet with lemon juice and smooth orgeat syrup. A dash of Angostura bitters adds depth and ties this simple sour together.

Army & Navy Classic Gin Cocktail

oz gin

lemon juice

½ oz orgeat syrup

Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it 3/4 with ice.

Shake until chilled, then strain into a coupe glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist, and edible flowers if desired.

This classic tropical cocktail blends gin with lemon, passion fruit, orgeat and falernum for a layered but refreshing summer drink.

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