Liquid Alchemist Orgeat Syrup
Liquid Alchemist Orgeat Syrup is a 0% ABV non-alcoholic almond cocktail syrup in a 750mL bottle, built on real almond milk with orange blossom water — sweet, subtle, and nutty, and the backbone of a proper Mai Tai, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 0% — non-alcoholic mixer
- Size: 750mL (live tag — verify against the bottle photo; brand also sells 375mL)
- Ingredients: almond milk (almonds, water), cane sugar, orange blossom water, sea salt, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin — contains almonds; no artificial flavors
- Brand: Liquid Alchemist — founded 2009 by bartender Randy Tarlow, Los Angeles, California
- Dietary: gluten-free, plant-based, non-GMO; contains almonds
- Storage: shelf-stable unopened up to 2 years; refrigerate after opening, use within ~2 months; shake well before use
Real Almond Milk, Not Almond Extract
What distinguishes this orgeat, per brand materials, is that it's built on real almond milk rather than almond extract — more authentic almond character, with sunflower lecithin as a natural emulsifier so it resists separating. Orgeat (from the French orge, barley — the syrup's historical ancestor) is the defining ingredient of tiki's greatest drink, and this is the bottle tiki bartenders reach for. Pair it with an aged rum for the featured Mai Tai, browse mixers, or see the full Liquid Alchemist range.
Tasting Notes
Sweet and subtle with a rich, nutty aroma — real almond character with a floral lift from the orange blossom water and a rounded body that stands up to strong rum and lime without disappearing.
How to Enjoy
Featured serve: Mai Tai — 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz orange curaçao, 0.5 oz orgeat, shaken with ice. Also essential for the Army & Navy, Scorpion, and Japanese Cocktail — and it works in coffee, lattes, teas, mocktails, and drizzled over desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is orgeat syrup?
A traditional almond syrup made with almonds, sugar, and orange blossom water — the backbone of a Mai Tai and a tiki-bar essential.
What makes Liquid Alchemist orgeat different?
It's built on real almond milk rather than almond extract, with sunflower lecithin as a natural emulsifier so it resists separating.
Is it gluten-free?
Yes — gluten-free and plant-based per the brand; it contains almonds.
The Mai Tai starts with real orgeat — order Liquid Alchemist Orgeat Syrup at Del Mesa Liquor online, San Diego, CA.