Liqueurs

Triple Sec

Liqueur
27.5% ABV
146 drinks

What is Triple Sec?

Triple sec is an orange liqueur used to add citrus sweetness and orange aroma to Margaritas, Sidecars, Cosmopolitans, tropical cocktails and many classic mixed drinks.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want citrus sweetness and complexity in cocktails.
✓Features in 146 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

✗You prefer dry or non-citrus spirits.

At a Glance

90 kcalCalories

27.5%ABV

7.5gSugar

9gCarbs

LiqueurType

146Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What does Triple Sec taste like?

Sweet, bright and orange-forward, with citrus peel aroma and a light liqueur body. Triple sec pairs well with tequila, gin, vodka, brandy, rum, lime, lemon, cranberry and tropical fruit.

Ways to use triple sec

Cocktails (142)Shots (2)Coffee cocktails (1)Punches (1)

Flavour profile

CitrusOrangeSweet

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 22.18–59.15 ml; median 29.79 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 124 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 300
Sugar (per 100 ml): 25 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 30 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

CointreauCleaner, drier orange liqueur character.
Orange CuracaoRicher orange profile.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Commonly observed with

Lemon JuiceLight RumGinLime JuiceBrandyOrange TwistOrange JuicePineapple Juice

Observed co-use in the reviewed recipe corpus — not a universal pairing recommendation.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T05:12:21.205546+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Triple Sec — common questions

What are the most popular cocktails made with Triple Sec?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Triple Sec include 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea, Acapulco, After Dinner Cocktail. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.