The Secret to the BEST Tiki Cocktails 🍹 How to Make Orgeat Syrup at Home

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Want bar-quality tiki drinks at home? 🌴🍹

This homemade orgeat syrup is rich, nutty, lightly floral, and surprisingly easy to make — even if you’re new to mixology.

Orgeat syrup is a must-have for classic tiki cocktails like the Mai Tai, but it’s also amazing in tropical drinks, coffee, tea, dessert cocktails, and baking. While there’s a little waiting time, the process is simple and totally worth it. Perfect for home bartenders, tiki lovers, and anyone looking to level up their cocktail game.


✨ Homemade Orgeat Syrup Recipe ✨


Ingredients:

▪️ 1 (6 oz) bag blanched almonds
▪️ 2½ cups warm filtered water (120–140°F)
▪️ 2 cups granulated sugar
▪️ 1 oz vodka
▪️ 2–3 drops saline
▪️ ½ tsp orange blossom water


Directions:

1️⃣ Pulse almonds in a blender or food processor on low until coarsely ground (about 5–10 seconds).
2️⃣ Transfer to a bowl and stir in the warm water.
3️⃣ Cover and let infuse at room temperature for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing out the liquid, then repeat.
5️⃣ Add the almond liquid and sugar to a saucepan.
6️⃣ Heat on low until the sugar is fully dissolved.
7️⃣ Remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
8️⃣ Stir in vodka, saline, and orange blossom water.
9️⃣ Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.


Pro Tips:

✨ Don’t over-blend the almonds or you’ll end up with almond butter.
✨ Some separation is normal due to natural almond oils — just shake well before using.
✨ Alcohol-free? You can skip the vodka, but note the shelf life will reduce to about 1 month.
✨ Saline is really easy to make. The ratio is 1 tsp sea salt to every 4 tsp filtered water.


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