triple sec

noun

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026 Grande ’Rita: One gallon of the restaurant’s margarita made with El Toro Silver Tequila, triple sec and margarita mix, served frozen or on the rocks, for $39.99. 503 Interstate 30, Rockwall. elchico.com. Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026 The mouse’s drink feature blanco tequila, spiced agave nectar, cranberry bitters, citrus and triple sec. Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025 Frosty's Dive Bar at Rollie's Tavern Frosty's Dive bar will feature specialty holiday cocktails like Santa Needs to Stay Awake, with Tito's Vodka, Kahlua, espresso, milk and gingerbread syrup; and Christmas on the Beach, with Jose Cuervo tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix and cranberry juice. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for triple sec

Word History

Etymology

from Triple Sec, a trademark

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of triple sec was in 1943

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“Triple sec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20sec. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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