Looking for triple sec drinks? Have you got a bottle of triple sec on your drinks shelf and don’t know what to do with it? It’s the ingredient that is behind the scenes, the unsung hero of some fantastic triple sec cocktails. We’ve got 17 easy cocktails for you to try and enjoy!
What is triple sec?
Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur.
Triple sec is a popular liqueur, you don’t usually drink it neat, and it’s a popular cocktail ingredient.
A similiar liqueuer to it is Cointreau.
Check this out if you want even more easy cocktail recipes.
The best triple sec cocktails for you to try
A Long Island Iced Tea is one of those classic cocktails that has a mighty reputation!
Despite all the different types of alcohol, it’s no stronger than your regular cocktail.
Ingredients: Triple sec, vodka, tequila, rum, gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and cola.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Splash of Taste
Refreshing and fruity, this is a delicious simple triple sec cocktail.
Cocktails don’t need to be difficult to taste great and this is the perfect example!
Ingredients: Triple sec, tequila, and pineapple juice.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Splash of Taste
Quick Lemon Margarita
If you love lemon then you must try our lemon margarita!
Fun, refreshing & delicious this cocktail is the perfect summer drink.
With triple sec, tequila, and a citrusy lemon flavor, this will be a new favorite triple sec cocktail!
Ingredients: Triple sec, tequila, lemon juice, agave syrup & salt
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Splash of Taste
Refreshing and bursting with grapefruit flavor, this is a Mexican version of the classic cocktail, the salty dog!
Ingredients: Triple sec, tequila, and fresh grapefruit juice.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Splash of Taste
Watermelon Margarita
A real stunning summer drink! Made with tequila, triple sec, watermelon juice, sugar syrup & fresh lime juice, this is a cocktail recipe that is full of watermelon flavor.
It’s just one of our simple cocktail recipes.
Ingredients: Triple sec, fresh watermelon juice, flaky salt, tequila, lime juice & sugar syrup
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Splash of Taste
Drunk in the Graveyard
A delicious vegan chocolate Halloween martini that is so simple to make.
With a secret hint of orange that will wow your taste buds, this is the perfect Halloween cocktail.
Ingredients: Triple Sec, Baily Almande vegan cream liquor, dark chocolate chunks melted (or chocolate syrup) & chocolate vodka
Ready in: 7 minutes
Recipe from: Chelsea Peachtree
Passion Fruit Margarita
Cocktail shaker at the ready because in just 4 minutes, you’re going to mix an awesome passion fruit margarita!
A wonderful twist on a classic favorite cocktail made in just 4 minutes, you must try this!
Ingredients: Triple sec, flaky salt, Passoa, tequila & lime juice
Ready in: 4 minutes
Recipe from: Splash of Taste
Peach Bellini
These peach Bellini’s, made with frozen peaches, champagne, and triple sec are light, refreshing and the perfect summer cocktail!
They’re great for brunch or just sipping on a Wednesday afternoon.
Ingredients: Triple sec or peach liqueur, frozen peach slices, prosecco, Champagne or sparkling wine & fresh peach slices
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe from: Barley and Sage
Cranberry Margarita
A sweet and tangy cranberry margarita made with cranberry juice and fresh lime juice.
Learn to make this seasonal cocktail using our recipe.
Ingredients: Triple sec, cranberry Juice, lime juice & tequila
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Berly’s Kitchen
Skinny Orange Crush
This Skinny Orange Crush is the perfect summer cocktail!
It features fresh squeezed orange juice, orange flavored vodka, triple sec and sparkling water.
Not to mention it’s only 108 calories!
Ingredients: Triple sec, fresh squeezed orange juice, orange flavored vodka & seltzer
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe from: Chef Savy
Blueberry Gin Cocktail
If you only have time for one blueberry cocktail to make this summer, this is THE drink you have to try.
Made with blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice, gin and triple sec, then topped with club soda for some fizz.
Ingredients: Triple sec, gin, blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice & club soda
Ready in: 2 minutes
Recipe from: The Littlest Crumb
Pineapple Margarita
A fun margarita for the warm weather.
Tastes like a dole whip from Disneyland but for adults!
Ingredients: Triple sec, pineapple frozen, tequila, lime, ice, salt tajin or sugar, pineapple, lime slice dehydrated pineapple, or edible flowers
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe from: Amanda Wilens
Raspberry Sangria
Looking for a fresh way to level up your red wine?
This Raspberry Sangria is vibrant and refreshing, and with the special touch of homemade raspberry simple syrup, will be sure to impress!
Ingredients: Triple sec, fresh raspberries, cup water, granulated sugar, large oranges, raspberries, raspberry simple syrup, dry red wine & ice
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe from: Marley’s Menu
Casamigos Margarita
This Casamigos Margarita recipe is as classic as they come, poured over ice, not blended.
Get ready for summer with a glass or a pitcher to share!
Ingredients: Triple sec, Casamigos tequila, lime juice & simple syrup
Ready in: 3 minutes
Recipe from: Season and Thyme
Long Island Ice Tea
Packing a serious punch, this classic Long Island Iced Tea Recipe is made with five types of alcohol including tequila, rum, vodka, gin, and triple sec.
Surprisingly delicious, serve this simple cocktail in a highball glass for one, or mix together a pitcher and make it a party!
Ingredients: Triple sec orange liqueur, vodka, white rum, gin, tequila Blanco, fresh lemon juice & cola
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: The Forked Spoon
Make a pitcher of classic margarita
Classic Margarita Pitchers
Put down that margarita mix! This homemade pitcher of margaritas is SO much better!
This recipe is made as simple as it gets made without any simple syrup, and just 3 ingredients: orange liquor, freshly squeezed limes and your best tequila, the way a margarita should be!
Ingredients: Triple sec orange liqueur, lime juice & tequila
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe from: Aleka’s Get-Together
Frozen margaritas the perfect refreshing triple sec drinks
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Looking for the easiest fruity frozen Strawberry Daiquiri recipe? You have found it!!
It only takes 6 ingredients to whip up a refreshing Strawberry Daiquiri perfect for summers, BBQs, drinks parties and is certainly a crowd-pleasing cocktail
Ingredients: Triple sec or other orange liqueur, strawberries, ice, coconut rum, sugar & lime juice
Ready in: 2 minutes
Recipe from: Recipes from a pantry
Frozen Pineapple and Strawberry Margarita
These delicious frozen margaritas blended with fresh pineapple and strawberries are nothing short of refreshing.
A quick and easy frozen cocktail!
Ingredients: Triple sec orange liqueur, lime wedges, Kosher salt, fresh pineapple, fresh strawberries, ice & silver tequila
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: The Blond Cook
Frozen Spicy Mango Margarita
Frozen Spicy Mango Margaritas are made with fresh lime juice, triple sec, mango chunks and jalapeno pepper.
They make for a sweet yet refreshing summertime drink with a spicy kick!
Ingredients: Triple sec, silver tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, diced jalapeno, frozen mang & ice
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe from: Monica Nedeff
Frozen Mangonadas Margarita
Mangonadas Margaritas are made with fresh mango, triple sec, tequila and Chamoy.
They’ll be the star of your next fiesta or any other celebration.
Ingredients: Triple sec or Grand Marnier, mango, large limes, Tajín optional, tequila blanco, cold water, granulated sugar, ice, Chamoy & 4 Tamarind-Chile Straws, optional
Ready in: 2 hours 10 minutes
Recipe from: Sense and Edibility
What is triple sec?
Triple sec is a type of sweet orange liqueur that has its origins in France.
It’s similar to Cointreau but it’s less expensive and triple sec is not as strong.
What equipment will I need?
Each of these fantastic cocktail recipes needs different equipment.
You may need a cocktail shaker for one but a blender for another recipe.
Just take a look at each recipe and it’ll clearly list what you’ll need.
What’s the point of a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is used to mix drinks and it can easily and quickly blend cocktails.
By adding liquids and ice, and then shaking your cocktail shaker, you not only mix your cocktail but cool it down as well.
Don’t have all of the equipment?
Don’t worry, you’ll find some great tips on each recipe, which means that a bottle of triple sec won’t languish in your cupboard!
Pro tips like what to do if you don’t own a cocktail shaker for example.
Just use a sterilised jar with a lid.
Pour all of your ingredients in, secure the lid and give it a good shake – hey presto no cocktail shaker needed!
And what to do if you don’t have a cocktail strainer.
Just use a tea strainer to strain your drink instead.
Are they very alcoholic?
Each of the cocktail recipes varies in their alcohol percentages, so look at the recipe to find out.
Can I make these cocktails ahead?
You can most certainly make some of the cocktails ahead, the watermelon margarita, lemon margarita and the passion fruit margarita for sure.
Check out each of the drinks recipes to find out the storage recommendations.
What glasses should I serve them in?
If you’re making your favorite cocktails then you want them in the right cocktail glass.
You’ll need a chilled cocktail glass for frozen drinks and a champagne flute for a bellini.
Sometimes you’ll find that there’s no set glass and bartenders use their preferred choice of cocktail glass, so feel free to improvise.
Don’t have a special cocktail glass?
Don’t worry, not everyone has an extensive range of cocktail glasses at home, so improvise!
If you’re making a margarita or martini, then pick your glass that has a wide rim.
If you’re making a bellini, pick a nice slim glass.
What’s the best garnish for triple sec drinks?
Each cocktail lends itself to a different garnish.
It could be a lime wedge, fresh strawberry, maraschino cherry, orange peel, lemon twist, fresh raspberry or blueberry.
Check out the full triple sec recipe for the recommended garnish.
Looking for other recipes? Check out our cocktail recipes for more amazing ideas!
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