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Orange Liqueur
A clear orange liqueur made from sweet and bitter orange peels. Cointreau is the benchmark; quality triple secs work too. It is essential in the Margarita, Sidecar and Cosmopolitan.
- Type
- Liqueur
- Typical strength
- 40% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 96 kcal
- Used in
- 9 cocktails
How It Tastes
Fresh orange peel, clean sweetness and a warm finish.
Bartender's Tip
Cheap triple secs are low in alcohol and syrupy. A 40% bottle gives a sharper drink.
Substitutes
Dry Curaçao. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- Lemon Juicein 5 drinks
- London Dry Ginin 4 drinks
- Lime Juicein 3 drinks
- Vodkain 3 drinks
- Tequila Blancoin 2 drinks
- Simple Syrupin 2 drinks
- Cranberry Juicein 1 drink
- Absinthein 1 drink