Classic Non-Alcoholic
Orgeat Lemonade
Almond-bright lemonade
Classical French orgeat — almond syrup with a whisper of orange blossom — built into a proper lemonade. The 19th-century American bartender's sophisticated soft drink.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Orgeat
- 4 oz Water
Method
In a collins glass, combine lemon juice and orgeat. Stir to integrate. Add ice and cold water. Stir again. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Can be built with soda water instead of still for a carbonated version.
Sourced from Jerry Thomas, The Bar-Tender's Guide, 1862 (temperance section). The first published cocktail book in the United States; this is one of its foundational non-alcoholic recipes.