Still Spirits nailed it – why serious cocktail fans are pouring this game-changer every weekend.

August 28, 2025

Turns an average G&T into a Friday-night showstopper – but most don’t even know it exists.

The zesty secret behind bar-quality cocktails without bar prices: Still Spirits Triple Sec Liqueur Essence

There’s something special about mixing a drink that hits all the right notes – sharp tang, sweet edge, smooth finish. You pour, stir, sip... and it just works. But here’s what countless home cocktail lovers are still missing: a clean, citrusy backbone that elevates every pour. We're talking about Still Spirits Triple Sec Liqueur Essence – the one small bottle that changes everything in a glass.

The Difference? It's in the Detail – and the Orange Peel

Before: You’d buy a pricey orange liqueur for mixing, limiting how often you actually used it. After: You’re crafting punchy margaritas, knock-out cosmopolitans, and sipping citrus liqueur over ice anytime, because the flavour is now at your fingertips – and totally adjustable.

This isn’t just another essence. It’s a seriously smart way to get that bold, dry orange-citrus profile right at home. Mix it with your neutral alcohol, add the base, and you’ve got a truly bar-worthy liqueur. More flavour, less waste. More control, less compromise.

What Makes Triple Sec Tick?

Triple Sec – the good stuff – walks a fine line between sharp citrus and refined sweetness. Traditionally, it’s made from dried orange peels, often curacao oranges, distilled down into a liqueur with layered bitterness and depth. It's been the quiet hero in cocktail culture since the 1800s, but today? Let’s be honest – store-bought versions are either wildly overpriced or syrupy let-downs.

That’s where Still Spirits rolls up its sleeves.

Still Spirits Triple Sec Liqueur Essence gives you the real flavour hit – that unmistakable orange punch – in a clean, balanced form. Blend it into a bottle of your homemade neutral spirit and you're suddenly holding the missing ingredient for half the world's best cocktails.

Used to feel like a luxury. Now it’s just what you do.

How to Use It (Without Overthinking It)

This isn’t a fiddly, wait-for-the-full-moon type process. Here's how it goes:

Grab your filtered neutral spirit (distilled at home, obviously).
Pour in the full bottle of Still Spirits Triple Sec essence.
Add your liqueur base (for sweetness and body – we stock those).
Shake it. Taste it. Adjust it.
Chill, pour, mix, smile.

You're done in minutes – and the result tastes like it took hours. Whether it's for margarita night, a custom gift bottle, or just upgrading your go-to evening dram, this essence earns its spot on the shelf every single time.

What You’ll Taste

Rich orange zest without being syrupy. A clean, dry finish with a hint of marmalade bitterness. Think high-end triple sec but made your way. It mingles perfectly with tequila, vodka, or just a chunk of clear ice in a short glass. Strong enough to shine in a cocktail, smooth enough to stand alone.

"It’s one of those ingredients that makes people sit up and say, ‘What did you put in this?’"
– Candeece, Homebrew Specialist

Ways to Make It Sing

This essence isn’t just for margaritas (though... don’t skip them). Here’s where it really comes alive:

White Lady: Gin, lemon juice, triple sec. Simple, punchy, elegant.
Long Island Iced Tea: Let’s get serious. Your homemade triple sec keeps it interesting.
Cosmopolitan: Vodka, cranberry, lime, orange liqueur. Smooth as silk with your own twist.
Orange Espresso Martini: Add a kick of citrus to the classic. Unexpectedly good.
Homemade Citrus Liqueur: Served chilled after dinner. No mixers needed.

And if you’re into smoking meats or barbecuing, believe it or not, a drizzle of house-made triple sec into a glaze or marinade takes the flavours up a notch – especially with pork or duck.

Smart Choice, Not a Shortcut

Anyone can buy a bottle off a shelf. But choosing your own ingredients, dialling in the sweetness, and pouring something you made from scratch? That’s a different kind of satisfaction. No inflated branding. No sugar bombs disguised as finesse. Just the citrus backbone your drinks have been quietly missing.

Plus, it’s surprisingly consistent batch to batch – which is exactly what you want when you’re making spirits to share around or build a signature drink you plan to recreate. And the best part? You only need one 50mL bottle to get there — right here.

The Real Takeaway

When someone hands you a glass and says, "I made this," you can taste the care in it. That’s not something store-bought liquor can offer. Still Spirits Triple Sec gives you everything you need to add that same personal pride to a crowd-pleasing classic. It’s a tiny bottle – but it has a habit of turning heads.

Cheers to the best kind of drinking – the kind you make yourself.

— Candeece