Refreshing orgeat with lemon and almonds: the recipe for making it at home

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Resting time in the fridge: 20 30-minute
• difficulty: Bassa

Orgeat is an ancient drink , popular throughout the world, made with almonds and boasting refreshing properties. Healthy and with no added sugar, the orgeat recipe lends itself to many variations: here's our version made with barley, lemon, and almonds.

Orgeat with lemon

Perfect for cooling off on hot spring and summer days, thanks to the thirst-quenching properties of lemon combined with almonds, orgeat is ideal any time of day, from breakfast in the morning to an afternoon snack. Let's see how to make it:

Ingredients

• 4 cups of barley
• 10 cups of water
• The juice of 2 lemons
• 30 gr of almonds

Preparation

• Bring to the boilIn a small saucepan, cook the water and barley for about an hour. Once cooked, strain the water.
• Finely chop the almonds helping yourself with the barley cooking water.
• Let the almonds soak in water with lemon juice for a whole night.
• Filter the water again obtained and here is your refreshing orgeat ready.
• Let it rest in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes

Granita with barley water

Leftover almond puree can be used to make a delicious granita : just add crushed ice. Alternatively, add almond puree to smoothies or cake batter.

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