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Subject: Re: What is Orgeat Syrup?
From: The Webtender
Posted: Wed Jul 16. 1997, 19:19 UTC
Followup to: "What is Orgeat Syrup?"  by Scott Artis  (Sun Jul 13. 1997, 22:57 UTC)
> Can somebody tell me what orgeat syrup is...and where to find 
> it...and how to pronounce it?  I have searched grocery, liquor, and 
> specialty stores, but have never found this ingredient listed in
> many  fruity rum drinks.  I hear it's made from almonds -- will
> amaretto serve as a substitute?  Thank you.

It is pronounced somewhat like "ohr-zhat".

It's made with almonds, sugar and rose water or orange-flowe water. 
It has a pronounced almond taste.


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