triple sec

noun

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

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For example, riff on a margarita by using kiwi to replace the classic sweeteners of triple sec and agave nectar. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 That recipe adds brandy to the margarita, a cocktail that began emerging at bars in the '40s with the basic ingredients of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, such as triple sec. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 Instead of relying on jalapeño peppers for heat, gochujang — a spicy, savory, fermented red chili paste that’s a staple in Korean cooking — is used in the tequila cocktail, along with lime juice and triple sec, to add a touch of heat. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 Dig in: The Color Purple cocktail ($17) has Tito's vodka, triple sec, lemon, lavender, cranberry and syrup. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for triple sec

Word History

Etymology

from Triple Sec, a trademark

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of triple sec was in 1943

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“Triple sec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20sec. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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