Orgeat Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Toast almonds at 400°F for 4 minutes, shaking after 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Cool almonds and then pulverize them with a blender or food processor.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   Strain steeped mixture through three layers of cheesecloth into a bowl, squeezing the cloth as you go.
6. 6
   Add orange flower water and vodka, then stir. Funnel into glass jar or bottle.