What Is Triple sec and How Can I Use It?

Triple Sec is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 19 recipes to get you started.

Recipes using Triple Sec

There are 19 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Margarita on the Rocks

Margarita on the rocks shakes premium gold tequila with Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, and sweet and sour mix, poured over ice into a salt-rimmed glass. The double hit of orange liqueur gives this classic cocktail extra depth and punch.

Mama D’s Very Berry Margaritas

This frozen margarita is a berrilicious treat. Sweet, cool, refreshing and goes down smooth. Great for unwinding on a hot day or any festive occasion.

Margarita Jello Shooters

Jello shooters are a really fun way to get the crowd loose. Thanks to Lori, my neighbor, for this delicious recipe...just in time for the NFL season!

Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping

Margarita cheesecake spiked with tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime on a graham crust, crowned with a tangy lime sour cream topping. The cocktail you love, in creamy sliceable form.

Margaritas De Toronja (Grapefruit Margaritas)

Grapefruit Margaritas blend tequila, triple sec, and fresh grapefruit juice with cracked ice - a brighter, slightly bitter twist on the classic that serves 8 in 10 minutes.

Pineapple-Apricot Empanaditas

Pineapple-apricot empanaditas: flaky cream cheese pastry folded around a fresh pineapple-apricot jam spiked with Triple Sec, baked golden and sugar-dusted. Sweet little hand pies for any party.

Brown Island Velvet Hummer

A creamy frozen cocktail blending brown creme de cacao, Triple Sec, and vanilla ice cream into a velvety, chocolatey adult milkshake. Three ingredients, five minutes, pure indulgence.

Sinful French Toast

Indulgent challah French toast dipped in heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and a splash of Triple Sec, then griddled golden with cinnamon. Weekend brunch that earns its name.

Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate tiramisu layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream spiked with Marsala, Triple Sec, and brandy, then folds in bittersweet chocolate between every layer. A grown-up Italian no-bake dessert that chills in just one hour.

Duck & Cover

Duck pot pie with the flavors of duck a l'orange baked right in: a giblet stock sauce brightened with orange peel and Triple Sec, loaded with broccoli, leeks, and ginger. The crispy duck skin gets rolled into the top crust.

Sidecar

The classic Sidecar cocktail: brandy, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice shaken and strained into a chilled glass with a lemon twist. A bright, balanced brandy sour that's been a cocktail-hour staple since the 1920s.

Fabulous White Sangria

A semi-sweet white sangria with a light, refreshing taste and loads of fruit! A great summer treat by yourself or for the backyard soiree!

Gordon's "Christmas in Cancun" Margarita

Frozen blender margarita made with frozen limeade concentrate, tequila, and triple sec, using the empty can to measure. A slushy, salt-rimmed crowd-pleaser blended in minutes, no jigger needed.

Cosmopolitan

Vodka can be made from a variety of grains. Barley and wheat are the most common but corn and rye can be used as well. It can also be made from potatoes and beets. Grain vodkas are generally considered to be the best.

Long Island Ice Tea

Classic Long Island Iced Tea with equal parts rum, gin, vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice, and orange juice topped with cola. Looks like iced tea, hits like five drinks in one.

Banana & Strawberry Margarita

Banana and strawberry are not only good in smoothie, but they are also great in margarita. The creamy texture and fruity flavor make the margarita tastier and more flavorful.

Spiced Bread Pudding

This bread pudding is moist and incredibly flavorful with a crunchy top. I make it every Christmas, or whenever a baguette is left out for too long, not that that ever happens in our house.

Grilled Margarita Grouper

Grilled grouper marinated in tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, served with fresh tomato-jalapeno salsa. A margarita-inspired fish dish straight off the grill.

Chocolate Cherry Bread

Bread machine chocolate cherry bread with dried cherries, chocolate chips, Triple Sec, molasses, and orange zest. A rich, sweet yeast loaf with a boozy twist.

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