Post #286009 by Kon-Hemsby on Fri, Feb 16, 2007 12:31 AM

On 2007-02-15 19:30, Chip and Andy wrote:

On 2007-02-15 13:26, Kon-Hemsby wrote:
...So what prompted someone to use it as an essential ingredient in such a great drink....

I will invite you to put your nose to a good bottle of Orgeat. The almond flavor compliments both the lime and the orange flavors and the nutty aroma brings a wonderful little bit of exotic to the nose. And, if you are still not sure, try a Mai-Tai without it.... I think you will find it a bit flat overall without it.

I agree that the orgeat works perfectly, but what puzzles me is that it is hardly used in other tropical drinks, so what prompted someone to pick up a bottle and try it? Randomness, luck, spare bottle lying around..........