Can I use orange juice instead of triple sec for margaritas?

[duday]

Hello fellas, I was wondering if substituting triple sec in margaritas with orange juice could work. My thought process leans towards wanting that citrus vibe without the alcohol content of triple sec. Has anyone tried this before? How does it impacts the overall flavor profile of the drink? Anyone?

 

[Emsom]

I think you can use orange juice instead of triple sec for margaritas, though it'll give them a slightly different flavor profile. If you prefer a sweeter taste, orange juice can work well, but you might miss the specific citrusy kick that triple sec provides.

 

[Ye In]

Orange juice instead of triple sec? Sure thing! It'll give your margarita a sweeter twist, but watch out for that missing kick of citrus zest!

 

[aurora]

Hello fellas, I was wondering if substituting triple sec in margaritas with orange juice could work. My thought process leans towards wanting that citrus vibe without the alcohol content of triple sec. Has anyone tried this before? How does it impacts the overall flavor profile of the drink? Anyone?

I haven't used triple sec or anything in my margaritas in years. I just use agave nectar with a splash of fresh OJ. Try it, it's amazing.

 

[Nutellah_]

I think using orange juice instead of triple sec could work, though it might alter the flavor slightly.