Combier Triple Sec

L'Original Combier is a clear, 40% ABV triple sec orange liqueur produced at the Distillerie Combier in Saumur, France. The liqueur was created in 1834 by Jean-Baptiste Combier, and the distillery describes it as the first triple sec in history. According to the producer, the recipe has remained unchanged since it was created.

How is Combier made?

According to the distillery's account, Jean-Baptiste Combier and his wife Josephine developed the liqueur in their kitchen in Saumur. Different orange peels are dried, then distilled in copper stills; the liqueur is still made today in the distillery's historic copper stills. Saumur is located in the Loire Valley.

What does Combier taste like?

It has a bright, crystal-clear colour. On the nose, the freshness of bitter orange peel combines with the enveloping sweetness of sweet orange. On the palate, the freshness of bitter orange peel is balanced by the roundness of sweet orange.

How is it served?

The producer recommends the liqueur for use in cocktails, after dinner, in cooking and in pastry-making. It is ideal as the orange component in classic cocktails such as the Margarita, Cosmopolitan and White Lady; it can also be drunk neat with ice.

What desserts does it pair with?

Suited to use in pastry-making, it pairs well with orange cakes, crêpes, fruit tarts and fresh fruit platters; it can also be used to add orange aroma to dessert sauces.