Cocktails with Triple Sec

Triple sec is a sweet, colorless orange-flavored liqueur essential for margaritas, cosmopolitans, and many classic cocktails. Quality varies significantly by brand.

34 drinks with triple sec

What it tastes like

aroma
Fresh orange, Orange blossom, Sweet citrus
taste
Orange zest, Sweet, Citrus oils, Light bitterness
finish
Clean, Citrus, Moderately sweet

History

Triple sec was created in France in the mid-19th century. The name means 'triple dry' or 'triple distilled', referring to the production process. Cointreau, created in 1875, became the benchmark premium triple sec. Today, it's one of the most widely used liqueurs in cocktail making.