In Virginia the bitter hardy orange grows prolifically yet its fruit is rarely eaten because of its bitter and sour juice. Vitae's orange liqueur (a.k.a. triple sec) is made from hardy orange zest collected from trees around Charlottesville, sweet oranges and a touch of spices to add balance and complexity. Enjoy neat or in mixed drinks wherever triple sec is called for, like in the Cosmopolitan, Side Car, Mai Tai or Margarita.