A cross between a pomelo and a mandarin, the orange was originally cultivated by ancient Southeast Asians and is therefore known in a number of languages as the “Chinese Apple.” Unlike what you might expect, the name orange doesn’t actually refer to the color but, instead, comes from the Sanskrit word for fragrant. After thousands of years, the fruit trees spread to North Africa in the First Century A.D. Later, the Moorish conquest of Spain spread oranges north into Europe. Orange seeds made the trip across the Atlantic with Columbus, quickly spreading throughout the warmer regions of North America, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.

• Sweet ideas: custards, puddings, cakes, cookies, candies, confections, brownies, cakes
• Savory ideas: dressings, marinades, soups
• Beverage ideas: black or green herbal teas, Pimm’s Cup, punch, margaritas, orange blossom cocktails, martinis
• Other ideas: aromatherapy (add a teaspoon to two cups of water and simmer)
• Chef’s notes: The sweet water pairs nicely with vanilla, chocolate, almond, cream, lemon and other citrus flavors. It is used in madeleines in France, wedding cakes in Mexico and scones and cocktails, such as the Ramos Gin Fizz, in the U.S.

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Alcohol (45%), Orange Oil, Natural Flavors