Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
Lemon Drop Martini
Sharper Martini-style evolution of the Lemon Drop that emphasizes structure while preserving its signature citrus brightness
Citrus · Sweet
Triple Sec
Liqueur|Liqueurs|30% ABV|Europe, France
Triple sec is one of the most essential orange liqueurs used to balance acidity and add citrus aroma in sours and aperitif style serves
Triple sec brings bright orange peel aroma light sweetness and clean citrus structure making it ideal for Margaritas Cosmopolitans and citrus forward recipes
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
Low
Acidity
Medium
Body
Medium
Taste
CitrusOrangeZesty
Aroma
Orange PeelDried OrangeLight Zest
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
MargaritaCosmopolitanSidecar
Modern Cocktails
Modern SoursCraft Highballs
Signature Serves
Citrus Sour Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
TequilaVodkaRum
Recommended With
LimeLemonCranberry Juice
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Orange Liqueur
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Orange Syrup
similar citrus structure with slightly different sweetness and aromatic intensity
Serving Tips
Use small measures to balance citrus and spirit components
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose quality triple sec for cleaner orange aroma and balance
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Triple Sec
About Triple Sec
What Does Triple Sec Taste Like?
Bright orange forward with clean sweet citrus structure and light zest notes
How It Is Made
Produced by distilling dried orange peels in neutral spirit then balanced with sugar for clean citrus aroma
How To Use Triple Sec in Cocktails
Use in Margaritas Cosmopolitans and classic citrus forward cocktails
Best For
Classic sours modern citrus cocktails and aperitif serves
A Bit of History
Triple sec developed in France as a distilled orange peel liqueur and became a foundational cocktail modifier in classic mixology