Name

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Almond Syrup

Category

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Beverages

Recipe

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4 1/2 c -Water 20 oz Almonds, ground 6 c Sugar. up to 7 cups 3 tb Bitter almond extract 2 Oranges. juice of ALMOND COOLER, 1 SERVING 2 tb Almond syrup 2 tb Yogurt 6 oz -Cold water. 3/4 c To serve, put a few tablespoons in a glass and add cold or sparkling water and ice. Bring water to a boil. add almonds and return to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool thoroughly. Squeeze the ground almonds in several layers of rinsed cheesecloth. Pour almond extract into a saucepan. add sugar, bitter almond extract, and orange juice. Stir well and bring to a boil. cook to a thick syrup consistency. Let cool completely. If syrup if not thick enough, boil again for 5 minutes. Pour into sterile bottles, seal and refrigerate. Can be used immediately Serve with ice water or with club soda. FOR 1 SERVING ALMOND COOLER: Combine a2 tb almond syrup, 2 tb yogurt and 6 oz (3/4 cup) cold water. MAKES: 1 QUART