Made with Triple Sec
Cocktails with Triple Sec
Triple sec, originally Curaçao triple sec, is a variety of Curaçao liqueur, an orange-flavoured liqueur made from the dried peels of bitter and/or sweet oranges. Triple sec may be consumed neat as a digestif or on the rocks, but it is...
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Triple sec, originally Curaçao triple sec, is a variety of Curaçao liqueur, an orange-flavoured liqueur made from the dried peels of bitter and/or sweet oranges. Triple sec may be consumed neat as a digestif or on the rocks, but it is more often used as an ingredient in a variety of cocktails, such as sangria, margarita, Kamikaze, White Lady, Long Island Iced Tea, Sidecar, Skittle Bomb, Corpse Reviver #2, and Cosmopolitan. The Combier distillery claims that triple sec was invented between 1834 and 1848 by Jean-Baptiste Combier in Saumur, France. However, Combier was more famous for its élixir Combier, which contained orange and many other flavorings. Cointreau, on the other hand, claims that its orange liqueur was formulated in 1849. Triple sec was widely known by 1878: at the Exposition Universelle of 1878 in Paris, several distillers were offering "Curaçao [sic] triple sec", as well as "Curaçao doux".
What to make
Drinks built around triple sec.
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Results
24 cocktails
Vodka
Absolutly Screwed Up
Absolutly Screwed Up is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Absolut Citron, Orange Juice, Triple Sec.
Rum
Acapulco
Acapulco is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.
Rum
Adam Bomb
Adam Bomb is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for house party with Rum, Vodka, Tequila.
Brandy
After Dinner Cocktail
After Dinner Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Apricot Brandy, Triple Sec, Lime.
Liqueur
After Supper Cocktail
After Supper Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Triple Sec, Apricot Brandy, Lemon Juice.
Vodka
Alfie Cocktail
Alfie Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Lemon Vodka, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice.
Liqueur
Amaretto Sunset
Amaretto Sunset is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Triple Sec, Amaretto, Cider.
Brandy
Applecar
Applecar is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Applejack, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.
Rum
Apricot Lady
Apricot Lady is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Apricot Brandy, Triple Sec.
Vodka
Atomic Lokade
Atomic Lokade is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for house party with Lemonade, Vodka, Blue Curacao.
Rum
Banana Daiquiri
Banana Daiquiri is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Triple Sec, Banana.
Rum
Bee's Knees
Bee's Knees is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Gold Rum, Orange Juice, Lime Juice.
Brandy
Between The Sheets
Between The Sheets is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, Light Rum, Triple Sec.
Liqueur
Bible Belt
Bible Belt is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Southern Comfort, Triple Sec, Lime.
Gin
Bluebird
Bluebird is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao.
Rum
Boston Sidecar
Boston Sidecar is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Brandy, Triple Sec.
Gin
Boxcar
Boxcar is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.
Liqueur
Cafe Savoy
Cafe Savoy is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee, Milk, Triple Sec.
Rum
Casa Blanca
Casa Blanca is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.
Gin
Cherry Electric Lemonade
Cherry Electric Lemonade is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Tequila, Vodka.
Brandy
City Slicker
City Slicker is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.
Gin
Corpse Reviver
Corpse Reviver is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc.
Gin
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec.
Rum
Frozen Daiquiri
Frozen Daiquiri is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.
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Orange afterglow
Rounder, juicier drinks that land softer and easier - less snap, more glow, more instant appeal.
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Tropical side trip
Softer, sweeter, and more playful - the lane for beach-leaning flavors, warmer energy, and a little escapism.
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