Giffard Orgeat Syrup
Giffard Orgeat Syrup is a non-alcoholic 1L almond syrup from the Giffard family house in Angers, France — pure sugar syrup with a rich bitter-almond taste, no preservatives, and the essential bottle behind a proper Mai Tai. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 0% — non-alcoholic mixer
- Size: 1L
- Flavour: bitter almond / marzipan; pure sugar, no preservatives
- Origin: Giffard, Angers, France — family house since 1885
- Signature serve: Mai Tai and classic tiki cocktails
Orgeat: The Backbone of Tiki
Orgeat (pronounced or-ZHAH) is the almond syrup that makes tiki drinks work — it is what ties the rums, lime and curaçao of a Mai Tai together into something greater than the parts. Giffard’s version is the bartender’s benchmark: a French family house making liqueurs and syrups since 1885, working from pure sugar and almond extracts with no preservatives. The flavour is simultaneously nutty, fruity and confectionary — milky-marzipan on the nose, creamy almond sweetness on the palate — and a half-ounce transforms any tropical build.
Tasting Notes
Milky almond appearance. Aroma of sweet cherry, orange blossom and marzipan. Creamy, nutty almond sweetness on the palate — aromatic, fresh and fruity, with a pleasant complexity that keeps it from reading as simple syrup.
How to Enjoy
The classic is the Mai Tai: aged rum, lime, curaçao and Giffard Orgeat over crushed ice with a mint bouquet. Beyond tiki, it sweetens coffee drinks, lemonades and non-alcoholic refreshers — try a splash with sparkling water and lemon for an easy house soda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is orgeat syrup?
A traditional French almond syrup — pure sugar, almond flavour and water, with no alcohol. It is an essential ingredient in tiki cocktails.
Is Giffard Orgeat alcoholic?
No — it is a non-alcoholic syrup (0% ABV), suitable for mocktails as well as cocktails.
Does Giffard Orgeat need refrigeration?
It is flash-pasteurized with a 3-year shelf life; the US importer recommends refrigeration after opening.
Stock your home bar from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — order Giffard Orgeat Syrup online in the 1L bottle, and pair it with more Giffard syrups and liqueurs.