Triple sec, or orange liqueur, is crucial in cocktails like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan. Originating in France in the 1830s, the naming ‘triple sec’ can be misleading as it does not imply triple distillation. Prior to triple sec, Curaçao emerged two centuries earlier, deriving from Dutch colonies. Cointreau, a well-known brand, began as 'Curaçao Triple Sec Cointreau'. Craft cocktail culture is reviving the use of niche orange liqueurs, with at least 165 cocktails featuring orange liqueur, reflecting its importance in modern mixology.
Though the name suggests triple distillation, triple sec is not always triple-distilled or significantly drier than other orange liqueurs, like Curaçao.
Cointreau, better known among orange liqueurs, was originally named 'Curaçao Triple Sec Cointreau' highlighting its roots in a traditional orange liqueur.
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