A sweet, aromatic Surinamese drink made from almond extract syrup mixed with cold water, traditionally tinted pink and served at celebrations.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: tall glass with ice
Garnishes: none traditionally
Accompaniments: birthday cake, snacks
Instructions
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1
Pour orgeade syrup into a large pitcher. Add cold water and stir until well combined.
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2
Add a drop of pink food coloring if desired for the traditional rosy hue. Taste and add sugar if needed.
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3
Fill tall glasses with crushed ice. Pour the orgeade over the ice and serve immediately.
Did You Know?
In Suriname, orgeade is as essential to birthday parties as cake, and no celebration is complete without a pitcher of this sweet pink drink.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pitcher
- glasses
- stirring spoon
Garnishing
none traditionally
Accompaniments
birthday cake, snacks
The Story Behind Orgeade
Orgeade arrived in Suriname via the Dutch colonial connection, originally derived from the French orgeat syrup made from almonds and orange flower water. In Suriname, it became simplified into a sweet almond-flavored syrup drink, always tinted the characteristic pink color. The drink became so embedded in Surinamese culture that it remains the default celebration beverage, served alongside cake at every birthday and holiday gathering.
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