happy hour, 2010I wasn't sure where to buy such an ingredient, so I asked the owner of our favorite cafe if she carried almond syrup. My plan was to ask her where she bought hers, but before I could say another word she said "Oh, Orgeat, you want a bottle?" I think she gave me the wholesale price. We are regulars. North Beach likes regulars.
Almond Soda
2 tablespoons orgeat (almond) syrup
10 ounces sparkling water
Measure syrup into a pint Mason jar. Add sparkling water. Stir.
9/25/2010 Just tried adding a splash of cream. Tasty!
Mmm, I love almond flavor! Nice special treatment!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome to be a regular somewhere and be the recipient of such kindness. I love it. And your photo. (As for the soda, I'm afraid the only carbonated drink I like is beer. And that, too, was an acquired taste relatively late in life. Funny, no?)
ReplyDeleteI hope things are well.
xoox,
-maria
I have never heard of almond soda...sounds good.
ReplyDeletei love almond soda. in fact, i usually get one when we are shopping at the co-op.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of Almond syrup and the sound of Almond soda from a mason jar even more. LInks will be followed.
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask if it was similar to a coffee flavoring syrup and then I clicked on the link and it was. I love your mason jars too--so much cooler than a regular glass.
ReplyDeletethis sounds lovely and delicious.
ReplyDeletemy daughter prefers to drink out of an empty relish jar, cause it has cute little flowers around the rim...
So refreshing. I adore the smell of almonds.
ReplyDeletealmond soda--yes! what a great idea.
ReplyDeletecurious about your favorite North Beach place...
i have enjoyed hundreds of sips of this delicious treat but never has it seemed so enchanting until photographed and described by you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. You all make me smile. It's nice and much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteMaria, I've loved beer since I was a little girl, tiny sips from Dad's big frosty mug. I drink a lot of sparkling water. Once in a while I'll drink a sparkling lemonade, root beer, or cream soda. Pepsi, Coke, and the like...never.
lucy, Your daughter has good taste. I also have a honey jar I use as a drinking glass.
nancy, Caffe Trieste has stolen my heart, but Stella Pastry, Caffe Greco, Molinari Delicatessen, Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Vesuvio, and City Lights are a few other excellent North Beach haunts that come to mind.
i never have tried something like this - i can´t even imagine how i would taste like. this probably means i´m drinking this very soon...
ReplyDeletewsake, I hope you like it. I'm not a big fan of soda, but I like this one very much.
ReplyDeleteCan I just say yum? And, I love North Beach-- I miss it so!
ReplyDeleteGood Idea for summer - I've only had that flavor in my coffee...
ReplyDeleteAlmond flavored Italian soda, yummy :)
ReplyDeleteoooh that sounds great - love soda with subtle unexpected flavours....
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of almond soda before...but it sounds (and looks) downright refreshing.
ReplyDeleteohhh I love this stuff... I wish I could find it here. We used to drink it in the summer, with ice and a sprig of mint.
ReplyDeleteP.s.
Added you to my tasty links :)
redmenace, Leaving North Beach would be a tough adjustment.
ReplyDeleteJanis, And 'poof' summer is over. I hope you had a taste.
M., Indeed.
Annie, Me too. Subtle is key.
Rachel, I really like it. It's worth a try.
Amelia, With mint? Nice. Thanks for adding me!