How to Use triple sec in a Sentence

triple sec

noun

• That, mixed with the sweetness of the triple sec and lemon, makes for a good strong drink.
  — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 16 Jan. 2018
• Add a large ice cube to the prepared glass, along with the Jamaican rum, orgeat and triple sec.
  — Lou Bustamante, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 May 2018
• The popular drink is a mix of mezcal, triple sec, and lime juice, served on the rocks.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
• Add the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave syrup and chile slices and shake hard for about 15 seconds.
  — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
• The drink — a blend of vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice — was the cocktail of choice on the beloved TV show.
  — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 24 July 2019
• Jalapeño Margarita: Don Julio, sweet and sour, lime juice, triple sec and fresh jalapeños.
  — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 6 June 2018
• In a cocktail shaker with ice, add orange juice and triple sec.
  — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2020
• Save room for the Cointreau Creamsicle of vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit and the beloved triple sec liqueur.
  — azcentral, 13 Feb. 2020
• Back in the early ’80s, a bottle or two of triple sec exploded.
  — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
• In a large pitcher, combine wine, brandy, triple sec and orange juice.
  — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2020
• Combine 1 ounce triple sec, 2 ounces tequila and 1 ounce lime juice in a shaker.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 Feb. 2018
• What is there is well liquor — vodka, rum, tequila, and triple sec — sour mix and cola.
  — Samantha Melamed, Philly.com, 18 Dec. 2017
• Add 1 ounce triple sec, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce fresh lime juice and 3 dashes of bitters.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 Feb. 2018
• Guests who are 21 years of age or older will be able to enjoy the $1 drink — which mixes tequila, triple sec and lime.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• Guests who are 21 years of age or older will be able to enjoy the $1 drink — which mixes tequila, triple sec, and lime.
  — Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023
• This one is made with gold tequila, triple sec, and a housemade sweet & sour mix and is served in a 10 oz glass that's garnished with salt and lime on the rim.
  — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
• The small amount of triple sec required is definitely worth the extra bottle at the liquor store.
  — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
• The drink includes five spirits — vodka, rum, gin, tequila and triple sec — along with sweet and sour mix and is served in a 10-ounce mug over ice.
  — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 8 June 2018
• Sauza blue tequila, triple sec, house sour mix, grapefruit juice, shaken with jalapeno slices and sweet lime. Price: $9.25.
  — Mary Colurso | [e-mail], al, 22 Feb. 2022
• Add the limeade concentrate (not defrosted), tequila, triple sec and ice to a blender.
  — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 19 July 2019
• The Chew host Clinton Kelly makes a mean margarita — with white wine, tequila and triple sec, this one's a boozy doozy.
  — Clinton Kelly, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2017
• Made with champagne, triple sec, rose, and adorned with an orange twist, it’s the perfect light and airy summer cocktail.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2020
• The generous dose of vodka can be mixed with the juice and triple sec ahead of time, then shaken with ice just before pouring.
  — Genevieve Ko, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2022
• The orange-flavored triple sec sweetens the crisp combo of white wine and green tea. Refreshing!
  — Jennifer Abbasi, Redbook, 19 Apr. 2013
• Some like it hot, and for them there’s Amilo Piro, tequila and triple sec refreshed with lime and grapefruit — just $8 at happy hour.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022
• Pour vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice into glass.
  — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 May 2020
• Irish cream, crème de cacao, cream of coconut, and triple sec make appearances in some Bushwackers.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 July 2020
• Of all the things the Cosmopolitan cocktail is and has been, a list of its ingredients—vodka, triple sec, lime, and cranberry—is the least of it.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 15 July 2021
• Have another gulp of your marg and read on: Our favorite icy merger of tequila, lime juice and triple sec is only No.
  — Houston Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2018
• What is not disputed is the basic ingredients: tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, such as triple sec.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 31 Jul 2024