Triple Sec
Cocktails with Triple Sec
Orange-liqueur classics — Margarita, Sidecar, Cosmopolitan, and other citrus drinks that call for triple sec rather than Cointreau by name.
Triple sec is the generic orange liqueur in many sour templates. Recipes that name Cointreau specifically are listed on the Cointreau hub; this page is every drink that says triple sec.
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Between the Sheets
sour boozy citrus -
Brandy Crusta
sour sweet boozy -
Cosmopolitan
sour fruity elegant -
Long Island Iced Tea
strong refreshing party -
Margarita
sour fruity refreshing -
Mezcal Margarita
sour smoky refreshing -
Sidecar
sour sweet -
White Lady
sour citrus elegant -
Yellow Bird
tropical sour herbal
Triple Sec cocktail FAQ
Can I use Cointreau instead of triple sec?
Usually yes. Cointreau is a higher-proof triple sec-style orange liqueur and will make Margaritas and Sidecars a bit drier and brighter.
What are the most common triple sec cocktails?
Margarita (tequila, lime), Sidecar (cognac, lemon), Cosmopolitan (vodka, cranberry, lime), and Long Island Iced Tea.