Triple sec

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Triple sec is a colorless (or nearly colorless), orange-flavored liqueur used in numerous mixed drinks and recipes as a sweetening and flavoring agent.

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[edit] History

The spirit was invented in 1834 by Jean-Baptiste Combier in Saumur, France. 'Original Combier Triple sec' is still made today using only sun-dried orange skins from Haiti that are steeped in alcohol for 24 hours and distilled in 100-year-old copper pot stills. The word sec means dry in French.

[edit] Alcohol content

Triple sec has an average ABV of 30%, or 60 proof, though different brands vary in alcohol content from 15% to 40%.

[edit] Brands

[edit] Alcohol-based

[edit] Non-alcoholic versions

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  • Franco's
  • Rose's
  • Monin

[edit] External links

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