orgeat

[ awr-zhat; French awr-zha ]

noun

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

orgeat

/ ˈɔːʒɑː; ɔrʒa /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of orgeat¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of orgeat¹

C18: via French, from orge barley, from Latin hordeum

Example Sentences

Late-nights with DJs are on the horizon, with drinks to match already in place — the dwené, with white rum, Aperol, orgeat syrup and lemon, is a standout cocktail, and there’s hard-to-find, wildly refreshing palm wine.

From Seattle Times

A few weeks back, a colleague was telling me about a non-alcoholic drink she made that she really enjoyed It was comprised of Ghia, Caleño Dark & Spicy, hibiscus syrup, orgeat, lemon juice and cherry rooibos bitters.

From Salon

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

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

From Seattle Times

Orgeat is a savory drink, probably very fortifying during these times of frequent famine and occasional bubonic plague, and it’s sometimes used as a milk replacement.

From Seattle Times