Giffard Triple Sec
Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec is a non-alcoholic orange liqueur alternative made in Angers, France, by the Giffard family, who have been making liqueurs since 1885. Bitter and sweet orange peels are macerated in French white wine vinegar using a proprietary process that removes the vinegar aroma and flavor while preserving the acidity, structure, and gentle bite usually supplied by alcohol. Fresh orange zest and aromatic citrus oils lead, followed by juicy mandarin, candied orange peel, and a subtle bitterness that keeps everything bright and balanced. It has a smooth, rounded texture without the sticky sweetness of a syrup and finally puts the missing orange back into a proper non-alcoholic Margarita. Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec contains 0.0% ABV.
Why We Love It
Triple sec rarely gets top billing, but leave it out of a Margarita and the whole thing feels unfinished. This gives you the fragrant orange, rounded texture, and slightly bitter citrus edge that lime and an agave spirit cannot create on their own. It tastes like an actual cocktail ingredient rather than orange flavored sugar, which is precisely why we recommend it. Margaritas, Sidecars, and Cosmopolitans all snap into focus, and suddenly your non-alcoholic cocktail cabinet can do quite a bit more than it could yesterday.
How to Drink Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec
Use Giffard Triple Sec anywhere you would ordinarily use an orange liqueur. It is particularly good in Margaritas, Sidecars, Cosmopolitans, citrus sours, and sparkling cocktails where its combination of sweet orange, bitter peel, and acidity can pull the drink together.
Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve — Proper Margarita: Add 2 ounces non-alcoholic blanco tequila alternative, ¾ ounce Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec, ¾ ounce fresh lime juice, ¼ ounce agave syrup, and 2 drops of saline solution to a shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled, then fine strain into a chilled coupe with a half salt rim or pour over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Pair it with: chile lime shrimp, grilled fish tacos, roasted poblano peppers, citrus marinated chicken, avocado tostadas, salty corn chips, or sharp aged cheese. Especially good with food that is spicy, salty, smoky, citrusy, or rich.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh orange zest, mandarin, and fragrant citrus oils
Palate: Sweet and bitter orange, candied peel, lively acidity, and a gentle tang
Finish: Clean and smooth with lingering orange zest and restrained bitterness
Body: Rounded and silky without becoming heavy or syrupy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec completely alcohol-free?
Yes. Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec contains 0.0% ABV.
How is Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec made?
Giffard macerates bitter and sweet orange peels in French white wine vinegar. A proprietary process removes the vinegar aroma and flavor while retaining acidity, structure, and the sensation normally contributed by alcohol.
Is Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec a syrup?
No. Although it contains sugar and has the rounded texture expected from an orange liqueur, it is made through maceration and is designed as a non-alcoholic liqueur alternative rather than a flavored cocktail syrup.
What cocktails can I make with Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec?
Use it in non-alcoholic Margaritas, Sidecars, Cosmopolitans, citrus sours, and other cocktails that traditionally call for triple sec or orange liqueur.
Does Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec need to be refrigerated?
No. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Giffard recommends using it within five months after opening.
What size is the bottle?
Giffard Alcohol Free Triple Sec comes in a 700 ml bottle.
