Have you ever smelled amaretto? Orgeat syrup—that strange, stray, hard-to-pronounce bottle languishing in certain bars and cafes—is similar to the almond liqueur, minus the alcohol burn and with bonus ...

I tried vanilla syrups from Monin, DaVinci Gourmet, Torani, and Portland Syrups in cold-brew coffee. I think the Monin syrup had the best vanilla flavor, but I also liked the one from Portland Syrups.