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Combier Triple Sec

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Combier Triple Sec is a French orange liqueur produced by Combier, a distillery founded in Saumur in 1834. It is widely cited as the world's first commercially produced triple sec, a category of clear, orange-flavored liqueur made by flavoring a neutral spirit with the dried peels of bitter and sweet oranges. Combier Triple Sec is used in cocktail preparation and is frequently included in classic recipes such as the Margarita and the Sidecar.

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When was Combier Triple Sec first produced?

Combier began distilling its triple sec in Saumur, France, in 1834, making it widely cited as the world's first commercially produced triple sec. The recipe was developed by confectioner Jean-Baptiste Combier and his wife.

How is Combier Triple Sec made?

It is distilled in copper pot stills using sweet and bitter orange peels sourced from regions including the Caribbean. The distillation takes place at the Combier distillery in Saumur, located in France's Loire Valley.

What is the difference between Combier Triple Sec and Cointreau?

Both are orange liqueurs from the Loire Valley, but Combier claims an earlier founding date of 1834 compared to Cointreau's establishment in 1849. Combier Triple Sec is generally drier and less sweet than Cointreau, which many bartenders prefer for classic cocktails.

Can Combier Triple Sec be used in classic cocktails?

Yes, it is widely used in classic cocktails such as the Margarita, Sidecar, and Cosmopolitan. Many craft bartenders prefer Combier over other triple secs for its balanced sweetness and historical pedigree as the original triple sec.

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