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orange flower water

British  

noun

  1. a distilled infusion of orange blossom, used in cakes, confectionery, etc

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Add Aplos, nectar syrup, lime juice and orange flower water to a cocktail shaker.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2022

Cinnamon’s sweetness is lovely, as is orange flower water, if you have it.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2022

We found orange flower water at Ace and Batch 13; it can also be bought online and at many cooking supply stores.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

Lightly sweet and sometimes spiked with anise, orange flower water or orange peel, they were adopted by Christian bakers as a Lenten and Easter tradition.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2018

Spirits, one gallon; oil of bergamot, one ounce; oil of lemon, one ounce: Macerate for four days, frequently shaking; then add water, one gallon; orange flower water, one pint; essence of vanilla, two ounces.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous