orgeat

American  

[awr-zhat, awr-zha] / ˈɔr ʒæt, ɔrˈʒa /

noun

1. a syrup or drink made originally from barley but later from almonds, prepared with sugar and an extract of orange flowers.

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orgeat British  

/ ˈɔːʒɑː, ɔrʒa /

noun

1. a drink made from barley or almonds, and orange flower water

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Etymology

Origin of orgeat

1745–55; < French < Provençal orjat, derivative of orge barley < Latin hordeum

Example Sentences

There, the San Francisco-native Torre set up shop producing Torani's syrups, including tamarindo, orgeat, anisette, grenadine and lemon, which were mostly bound for Italian sodas, though occasionally flavored coffees.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2022

During this era, orgeat is often made partially from bitter almonds, which contain cyanide.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

It contains an ounce of Angostura bitters, an ingredient usually used in dashes, and a full ounce of orgeat, the almond syrup best known as a necessary working part in a mai tai.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2016

When I tasted it, I may have rolled my eyes: It was all sweetness and froth, kid’s stuff—a lot of fruit juice, a tiny trace of almondy orgeat.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2016

The king is supposed to drink orgeat and lemonade to the value of 2,190 francs.

From The Ancient Regime by Durand, John