triple sec

noun

-ˈsek 

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of triple sec in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to alternatives for staples like bourbon and tequila, Lyre’s makes more niche spirits including coffee liqueur, triple sec and vermouth — the kinds of ingredients that let a bartender build a genuinely accurate espresso martini, margarita or Manhattan without alcohol. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

That means alternatives for niche but essential cocktail ingredients like coffee liqueur, triple sec and vermouth — the building blocks that make a non-alcoholic espresso martini, margarita or Manhattan actually taste right. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

The new Sunny Sipper Margarita features Don Julio tequila, coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lime, while the Belly Floppin' Melon Margarita has tequila, vodka, triple sec and lime. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

For something a little fruitier, the Belly Floppin’ Melon Margarita is a spirited watermelon cocktail made with tequila, vodka, triple sec, and lime. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 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