Hazelnut Orgeat

A hazelnut-based orgeat — nut-milk-style emulsified syrup substituting toasted hazelnuts for the traditional bitter almonds, blended with cane sugar and a touch of orange-flower water (in some formulations). Yields buttery, earthy, mildly caramelized nut character with the same silky-rich mouthfeel as classic almond orgeat. Used as a 1:1 swap in Mai Tais, Japanese cocktails, and other tiki/orgeat-forward builds where a richer, deeper nut profile is desired. Commercial examples: BG Reynolds Hazel...