triple sec

noun

-ˈsek 

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of triple sec in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Small tweaks—swapping triple sec for agave syrup, say, or tequila for mezcal—can create a whole new drink. — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add Jalapeño Simple Syrup, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

It’s made with Montezuma Gold tequila, triple sec and the restaurant’s house mix. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

The 12-ounce margarita, made with tequila, triple sec and lime, will be served all day, every day in July at participating locations. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Triple Sec, a trademark

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for triple sec

• biotech
• bottleneck
• quarterdeck
• turtleneck
• zapotec
• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck