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Ingredients

• 30 ml Orgeat (almond) syrup
• 200 ml ice-cold still or sparkling water
• ice cubes
• 1 slice lemon slice (optional)

Method

1. Pour the orgeat syrup into a tall glass and add a few ice cubes.
2. Top up slowly with the cold water; it turns a pale, cloudy white. Stir and taste, adding a dash more syrup if you like it sweeter.
3. Add a slice of lemon for a fresher finish and serve straight away.

Tips

• Orgeat is made from almonds and may contain orange flower water: not for anyone with a nut allergy.
• Grown-ups add it to pastis with water to make a Mauresque.

Sources

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