Paper Plane recipe

The Paper Plane is a modern classic with four equal parts: bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice.
  • Spirit: Bourbon
  • Glass: Coupe
  • Garnish: None, or a lemon twist
  • Makes: 1 drink
Paper Plane cocktail in a coupe

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

Method

  1. Chill a coupe with ice water.
  2. Add all four ingredients to a shaker. Fill it with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 12 seconds.
  4. Empty the coupe. Strain the drink into it.

Tips

  • Measure each part exactly. The drink works because the parts are equal.
  • Squeeze the lemon fresh.

Best bourbon for the Paper Plane

Pick a bourbon at 90 to 100 proof with some spice. Amaro Nonino is the other key bottle, and it is worth keeping on the shelf.
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