triple sec

noun

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of triple sec in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What to order: Orchard Sangria — white wine, apple liqueur, triple sec, ginger ale and citrus. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024 Themed drinks include Queen of Hearts, made with Smirnoff cherry vodka, peach puree, cranberry, pink pineapple haze, black sugar rim and fresh strawberries; Alice's Tea, made with Ketel One botanical peach and orange blossom vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, butterfly tea, club soda and lemon. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024 Shake and strain: Place tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pickle brine in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 The cocktails at Gentle Ben’s included a Colada Sipping for $12 made with 818 Tequila Blanco, grilled pineapple simple syrup, coconut cream, triple sec and fresh lime juice. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for triple sec 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

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