Paper Plane
CLASSIC · BOURBON WHISKEY

Paper Plane

A modern classic built on perfect symmetry, the Paper Plane combines equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and fresh lemon juice into a cocktail that is simultaneously bitter, sweet, and bright.

Ingredients
Amaro Nonino30 ml
Aperol30 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice30 ml
Ice
Glassware
cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Lemon · Orange · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass with ice water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine 30ml bourbon, 30ml Amaro Nonino, 30ml Aperol, and 30ml fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Discard the ice water from the chilled glass.

  5. 5

    Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, ungarnished.

From the Bartender

The Paper Plane was created by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey, New York, around 2007, inspired by the M.I.A. song of the same name. Its genius lies in the strict equal-parts formula - any deviation disrupts the balance, so precise measurement is essential.

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