Should You Refrigerate Orgeat

It does not need to be refrigerated.

How do you store orgeat?

Store the orgeat in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Without the vodka, your orgeat will last one month. If you add the one ounce of vodka it will extend the shelf life up to three months. However, discard if any cloudiness or mold appears during that time.

Do you need to refrigerate cocktail syrups?

Just like in simple syrup, bacteria can grow in the liquid medium of juice. That means it needs to be kept cool. Everyone from Tropicana to the FDA says juices shouldn’t sit out for more than a few hours.