Easy Drink Recipes with Triple Sec: Your Home Bar Guide

Triple sec is a staple in most bars and is a key ingredient in many classic cocktails. Here are a few popular drink recipes with triple sec to get you started.

The Classic Margarita

You can’t talk about triple sec without mentioning the margarita! Here’s how to make one:

Ingredients

  • Tequila, triple sec, and lime juice — the holy trinity of margarita ingredients. (We suggest using good quality tequila!)
  • Salt for the rim (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions

  1. Put a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker and add your tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
  2. Shake it like you mean it, then strain into a glass rimmed with salt.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

Cosmopolitan cocktail

If you’re looking for a drink that’s tart and fruity, the Cosmopolitan might be right up your alley.

Ingredients

  • Vodka
  • Triple sec (Cointreau)
  • Lime juice
  • Cranberry juice

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge or orange peel.

One easy way to remember the ingredients in a Cosmo is the mnemonic, “Very Cute Little Cocktail.”

Cosmopolitan Spritz

Want to put a new twist on the classic Cosmopolitan? Combine your favorite Cosmo recipe with chilled club soda and sparkling wine. For maximum fizz, pour the club soda and sparkling wine into ice-filled glasses first, then add the Cosmo.

Wrapping Up

Triple sec is a versatile liqueur that can add brightness to so many different cocktails. So, experiment, have fun, and remember to enjoy responsibly!