Triple Sec substitutes
The closest substitute for Triple Sec is Grand Marnier, which works and barely changes the drink. Richer and cognac-based. Blue Curaçao also works. In a pinch, use Limoncello.
What to use instead of Triple Sec
Grand MarnierAlmost the same
Richer and cognac-based. Same amount.
Blue CuraçaoWorks, tastes different
Same flavour, but turns the drink blue. Same amount.
LimoncelloLast resort
Lemon instead of orange. Same amount.
What is Triple Sec?
Triple sec is a sweet, colorless orange-flavored liqueur essential for margaritas, cosmopolitans, and many classic cocktails. Quality varies significantly by brand.
36 drinks with Triple Sec
- Añejo HighballAged Rum, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- AppletiniVodka, Apple Juice, Lime Juice
- Between the SheetsWhite Rum, Cognac, Lemon Juice
- Blue HawaiiWhite Rum, Vodka, Pineapple Juice
- Brandy CrustaCognac, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice
- Breakfast MartiniGin, Lemon Juice, Marmalade
- Cable CarAged Rum, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Corpse Reviver No. 2Gin, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice
- CosmopolitanCitrus Vodka, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice
- CrangriaRed Wine, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice
- Easy SangriaRed Wine, Brandy, Orange Juice
- El PresidenteWhite Rum, Dry Vermouth, Grenadine
- Frozen MargaritaTequila, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Golden DreamGalliano, Orange Juice, Cream
- Japanese SlipperMidori, Lemon Juice
- JasmineGin, Campari, Lemon Juice
- KamikazeVodka, Lime Juice
- Lemon Drop MartiniCitrus Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Long Island Iced TeaVodka, Tequila, White Rum
- Lynchburg LemonadeJack Daniels, Lemon Juice, Lemon Soda
- Mai TaiWhite Rum, Dark Rum, Lime Juice
- Man o WarBourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Lime Juice
- Mango Margarita SlushTequila, Mango Nectar, Lime Juice
- MargaritaTequila, Lime Juice
- Margarita SlushTequila, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Mezcal MargaritaMezcal, Lime Juice
- Passion Fruit MargaritaTequila, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Purée
- Pegu ClubGin, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- PeriodistaDark Rum, Apricot Brandy, Lime Juice
- Satans WhiskersGin, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth
- SidecarCognac, Lemon Juice
- Singapore SlingGin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine
- Spicy MargaritaTequila, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Summer PunchWhite Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
- White LadyGin, Lemon Juice
- Yellow BirdWhite Rum, Galliano, Lime Juice
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