Orgeat
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1.3 cups water
- 1 ounce brandy
- 0.5 teaspoon orange flower water
Method
Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Set aside. Combine the sugar and water in a pot over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Boil the syrup for 3 minutes, then add the ground almonds. Turn the heat to low and simmer for another three minutes, then slowly increase the temperature to medium-high. Just before it starts to boil, remove it from the heat and cover with a lid. Allow the covered nut mixture to infuse for at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours. Then strain it through 2 layers of cheesecloth, discarding the ground almonds for another use. Stir the brandy and orange flower water into the syrup. Use a small funnel to portion the orgeat into bottles or a jar. Seal and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.