The Washington Post, June 10, 2009
This almond-flavored syrup is a key ingredient in many tiki drinks, such as the mai tai and Navy Grog. Pre-made brands such as Fee Brothers, Torani and Trader Vic's are available, but this version is much better than those.
MAKE AHEAD: The first part of the syrup must sit overnight. The finished syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Makes 5 cups
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine the almonds, almond meal/flour, 8 ounces of the sugar and the water in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Cover and let sit overnight.
Strain through a cheesecloth-lined, fine-mesh strainer into a separate large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 32 ounces of sugar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove from the heat; let cool to room temperature, then add the rose flower water, orange flower water and almond extract. Use a funnel to transfer the syrup to a bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Adapted from blogger Kaiser Penguin at www.kaiserpenguin.com.
110 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, n/a sodium, 28g carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, 28g sugar, n/a protein.
