Post #285896 by TraderPeg on Thu, Feb 15, 2007 5:00 PM

I would hazard a guess that it is because the sweet almond flavor of orgeat imparts a layer of flavor that enhances both the rum and the fruit juices. It is a vintage ingredient that today would just be referred to as "almond syrup," I'll wager.

I've also learned recently that orgeat syrup is particularly favored as an offering to the Voodoo gods and modern day practitioners bring it to ceremonies along with the rums and cigars that the gods also enjoy.