Orgeat Lemonade Recipe
The Orgeat Lemonade is a vintage lemonade recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.
Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.
Original Recipe
Use large bar glass, 1 wine glass of Orgeat Syrup, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 wine glass of water, fill with shaved ice, shake well and serve.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) orgeat syrup
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 oz (60 ml) water
- Shaved ice
Instructions
Fill a glass with orgeat syrup, lemon juice, and water. Add shaved ice, shake well, and serve.
