About this liqueur

Triple sec is one of the most useful bottles a home bartender can own. The style was developed in France in the 19th century, when distillers began making clear, dry-ish orange liqueurs from the peels of sweet and bitter oranges, and it has been a building block of classic cocktails ever since. Orange Duck Triple Sec is a member of this family, offering a bright, uncomplicated orange flavour for mixing.

Expect a clear liqueur with a fresh aroma of orange peel, a sweet citrus palate and a clean finish. On its own it can be served chilled over ice with a twist of orange, but its real job is in cocktails, where it adds sweetness, body and citrus lift. It is essential for a Margarita, a Cosmopolitan or a Sidecar, and a splash brightens fruit punches and desserts such as crêpes or fruit salad. A practical addition for anyone who enjoys mixing drinks for friends at home.

Key facts

• Triple sec is a clear, orange-flavoured liqueur made with sweet and bitter orange peels
• The style originated in France in the 19th century
• A core ingredient in the Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Sidecar
• Listed on Indian state price lists (Delhi) as Orange Duck Triple Sec

Tasting notes

Nose:

fresh orange peel and candied citrus

Palate:

sweet, bright orange with a light body

Finish:

clean and zesty

Serve

Classic Margarita: 50 ml tequila, 25 ml triple sec, 25 ml fresh lime juice, shaken with ice and strained into a salt-rimmed glass.

Food pairing

A triple sec cocktail such as a Margarita goes well with chilli-garlic prawns or fish tacos; a splash in the pan makes classic crêpes Suzette.