triple sec

noun

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of triple sec in a Sentence

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Dig in: The Color Purple cocktail ($17) has Tito's vodka, triple sec, lemon, lavender, cranberry and syrup. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025 To accompany the entrée, guests can enjoy the Strawberry and Champagne Margarita ($16.50), a blend of Cimarron Tequila, triple sec, strawberry puree, and sweet and sour mix, topped with Prosecco and garnished with half a strawberry and a lime wedge. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 Pair your meal with a festive champagne margarita: Cimarron Tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, topped with Prosecco and garnished with lime and orange ($16.50). Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024 Remedy Bar: Opening late Christmas Day, at 10pm, with specials like Fannie May shot with Creme de Menthe and maplewood chocolate ($6), The Broke Back with lemon, apple cider, triple sec and Remy 1738 ($14) and Founders Breakfast Stout ($8). Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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