{"id":213,"date":"2019-06-26T11:58:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T11:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liquorstore-online.com\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2019-06-27T12:24:25","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T12:24:25","slug":"10-triple-sec-cocktails-to-brighten-your-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liquorstore-online.com\/blog\/10-triple-sec-cocktails-to-brighten-your-day\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Triple Sec Cocktails to Brighten Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you love the taste of orange in your cocktails<\/a>? Want to learn how to make some of your favorite drinks with that hint of orange flavor you love? If so, you\u2019re in the right place. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to make ten excellent cocktails that are based on or otherwise include Triple Sec as one of the main ingredients. Whether you\u2019re looking for something that can give you a burst of orange or you just want a drink that offers a little touch of the taste you crave, you\u2019re sure to find something you love among the list below. Keep in mind that some of these cocktails are not for beginners, however, so you may need to practice a few of them in order to get them right.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, too, that many other cocktails can be adjusted to include Triple Sec as one of the ingredients. However, you can\u2019t just add it to an existing recipe without making adjustments properly, or the taste and combination of the ingredients may not come out the right way. Keep this in mind as you move forward into your discovery of Triple Sec drinks.
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B-52<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz coffee liqueur
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz cream liqueur
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz Triple Sec<\/a><\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tThis drink is all about layering, so you may need to practice it to get it right.
\n\u2022\tAdd the coffee liqueur to the bottom of a shot glass.
\n\u2022\tVery slowly, pour the cream liqueur over the back of a spoon so that it drizzles into the shot glass and layers on top of the coffee liqueur.
\n\u2022\tRepeat the process with the back of the spoon to add the Triple Sec on top of the other two layers.
\n\u2022\tDo not stir. Carefully serve immediately without allowing the layers to mix.<\/p>\n

Pomegranate Martini<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t1-1\/2oz Citron<\/a>
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz pomegranate juice
\n\u2022\t1 dash lime juice
\n\u2022\t1 orange zest<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail glass with ice and chill while you prepare the drink.
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
\n\u2022\tAdd Citron, Triple Sec, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine all ingredients well.
\n\u2022\tRemove ice from chilled glass.
\n\u2022\tStrain drink into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with orange zest.
\n\u2022\tServe immediately.<\/p>\n

Cosmopolitan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz Triple Sec<\/a>
\n\u2022\t1-1\/2oz Citron
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz freshly squeezed lime juice
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz cranberry juice
\n\u2022\t1 orange twist
\nDirections<\/p>\n

\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd Triple Sec, Citron, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine and chill through.
\n\u2022\tServe in a cocktail glass topped with orange twist as a garnish.<\/p>\n

Poinsettia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz black raspberry liqueur
\n\u2022\t1\/3oz vodka
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\tChampagne<\/a>
\n\u2022\t1 lemon wedge<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a rock glass with ice.
\n\u2022\tPour over vodka, raspberry liqueur, and Triple Sec.
\n\u2022\tTop the rest of the way with champagne.
\n\u2022\tGarnish with lemon wedge and serve immediately.<\/p>\n

Sidecar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t1-1\/2oz Cognac<\/a>
\n\u2022\t3\/4oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
\n\u2022\t3\/4oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t1 lemon zest<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd Cognac, lemon juice, and Triple Sec.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine and chill.
\n\u2022\tServe in a cocktail glass topped with lemon zest as a garnish.<\/p>\n

Zombie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t3\/4oz navy rum
\n\u2022\t3\/4oz light rum
\n\u2022\t3\/4oz orange rum
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz overproof rum
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz apricot brandy<\/a>
\n\u2022\t2-1\/2oz pineapple juice
\n\u2022\t2-1\/2oz orange juice
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t1oz lime juice
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz grenadine
\n\u2022\t1 pineapple wedge
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a highball glass with crushed ice and let chill.
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd navy rum, light rum, orange rum, apricot brandy, pineapple juice, orange juice, Triple Sec, lime juice, and grenadine.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine very well and until drink is cold.
\n\u2022\tStrain into the highball glass over the ice (replace ice if it is beginning to melt).
\n\u2022\tFloat the overproof rum on top.
\n\u2022\tServe garnished with pineapple wedge.<\/p>\n

Between the Sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz Cognac<\/a>
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz light rum
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz lemon juice
\n\u2022\t1 lemon twist<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tChill a cocktail glass while you prepare the drink.
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd Cognac, Triple Sec, light rum, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
\n\u2022\tShake until well-combined and cold.
\n\u2022\tStrain into the chilled cocktail glass.
\n\u2022\tTop with the lemon twist and serve immediately.<\/p>\n

Balalaika<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t1oz vodka<\/a>
\n\u2022\t\u00bdoz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t1oz lemon juice
\n\u2022\t1 orange zest
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd vodka, Triple Sec, and lemon juice.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine well and chill through.
\n\u2022\tStrain into a cocktail glass and garnish with orange zest.
\n\u2022\tServe.<\/p>\n

Brandy Crusta<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t3\/4oz lemon juice
\n\u2022\t1-1\/2oz Cognac
\n\u2022\t1\/2oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t\u00bcoz maraschino liqueur
\n\u2022\t1\/3oz simple syrup
\n\u2022\t2 dashes of bitters<\/a>
\n\u2022\t1 lemon zest
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd lemon juice, cognac, Triple Sec, maraschino liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine well and chill through.
\n\u2022\tStrain into a champagne glass, which can be optionally chilled beforehand or not.
\n\u2022\tServe garnished with lemon zest.<\/p>\n

Moroccan Martini<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
\n\u2022\t1oz tequila<\/a>
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz Triple Sec
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz pomegranate juice
\n\u2022\t2\/3oz freshly squeezed lime juice
\n\u2022\t1 lime wheel
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions
\n\u2022\tFill a shaker with ice and add tequila, triple sec, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
\n\u2022\tShake to combine well.
\n\u2022\tStrain into a cocktail glass or martini glass when drink is chilled through.
\n\u2022\tServe garnished with lime wheel.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you can see, you don\u2019t have to limit yourself when it comes to finding excellent Triple Sec cocktails you can enjoy. These drinks may not be as common as some other options out there, but they\u2019re still not too rare either. If you\u2019re looking for the perfect way to improve your cocktail repertoire while showing off to your friends and family that you know a thing or two about Triple Sec drinks, any of the options from the list above is sure to help you do just that. And on the other hand, if you want something you can sit back and enjoy when it\u2019s time to wind down for the day, these cocktails can make that happen as well. Pick your favorite option from the list above and you\u2019ll be well on your way to finding the perfect new addition to your collection of favorite drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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