Citrus & Triple Sec

What is Triple sec liqueur? Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur commonly used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The term "triple sec" is derived from the French word "sec," meaning "dry," because it's made using dried orange peels, providing a unique citrus flavor. The oranges used in triple sec can vary, often including sweet and bitter varieties, contributing to its balanced taste. Triple sec is a key ingredient in many popular cocktails, such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, and Long Island iced teas. It's respected for its versatility, offering a sweet and tangy flavor that compliments various spirits, especially tequila, vodka, and rum. Cointreau vs Triple sec Cointreau - Cointreau is a premium triple sec brand. Its notes of sweet and bitter orange peels give it a crisp and refined flavor. Cointreau has a higher alcohol content than other triple sec brands, about 40% ABV. - Cointreau is a common ingredient for high-quality cocktails, such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, and sidecars. Triple sec - Triple sec is an umbrella for orange-flavored liqueur brands. Triple sec brands have various qualities and price ranges to suit every palate and budget. Some inexpensive brands are used for general cocktails. While more high-quality cocktails may prefer brands like Cointreau. - The alcohol content of triple sec generally ranges from as low as 15% alcohol by volume to as high as 40%. - Triple secs flavor can range from sweet and candy-like to a more refined and balanced flavor profile. Popular Triple sec recipes/drinks: 1. Margarita: The margarita is one of the most famous cocktails made with triple sec, known for its refreshing combination of citrus and tequila. Ingredients: - 2 oz tequila - 1 oz triple sec - 1 oz lime juice - Salt for the rim (optional) Instructions: - Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt. - Combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. - Shake well and strain into a prepared glass. - Garnish with a lime wedge. 2. Cosmopolitan : Made famous by the popular television series “Sex and the City”, the cosmopolitan is a stylish drink with a blend of vodka and triple sec. Ingredients: - ½ oz of vodka - ½ oz triple sec - ½ oz lime juice - ¼ oz cranberry juice Instructions: - Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. - Shake and strain into a martini glass. - Garnish with a lime twist. 3. Long Island Iced Tea: The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent cocktail that uses triple sec as one of the many spirits added to this drink. Ingredients: - ½ oz vodka - ½ oz rum - ½ oz tequila - ½ oz gin - ½ oz triple sec - 1 oz lemon juice - ½ oz simple syrup - Splash of cola Instructions: - Combine all spirits, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. - Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. - Top with a splash of cola and garnish with a lemon wedge. 4. Sidecar Ingredients: - 1 ½ oz cognac - ¾ oz triple sec - ¾ oz lemon juice Instructions: - Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. - Shake well and strain into a coupe glass. - Garnish with an orange twist.