Sirop de Fleurs d’Oranger
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Sugar — 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz)
- Water — 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- Orange blossom water — 3 tbsp
- Cold water and ice, to serve
Method
- Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
- Let cool completely, then transfer to a bottle for storage.
- To serve, mix a few tablespoons of the syrup with cold water and ice, adjusting to taste.
Introduction: A fragrant orange blossom syrup diluted with water, a delicate, floral drink traditionally offered to guests across Monaco.
Cultural Background: Orange blossom water has long been used in Mediterranean cooking and hospitality, and offering a diluted glass of this fragrant syrup is a gentle, refreshing gesture of welcome in many Monégasque households.
Tips: Add the orange blossom water off the heat, to preserve its delicate fragrance. Start with a smaller amount when diluting to serve, as the syrup is quite concentrated.
Variations: Add a few drops of lemon juice to the diluted drink for extra brightness. Use the syrup to flavour sparkling water for a fizzy version.
Storage: Store the syrup in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Reheating: This drink is served cold and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx., diluted glass): 60 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 16 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Where can I find orange blossom water?
A: Middle Eastern and Mediterranean grocers typically
Q: How much syrup should I use per glass?
A: Start with about 2–3 tablespoons per glass of water,
- Sugar — 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz)
- Water — 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- Orange blossom water — 3 tbsp
- Cold water and ice, to serve
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