Triple sec
| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Introduced | 19th century |
| Alcohol by volume | 20%-40% |
| Proof (US) | 40-80° US / 35-70° UK |
| Color |
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| Flavor | Orange |
Triple sec is an orange-flavoured liqueur that originated in France. It usually contains 20–40% alcohol by volume.
Triple sec is rarely consumed neat, but is used in preparing many mixed drinks such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, sidecars, Long Island iced teas, and mai tais.