Justin’s Cocktails

Whiskey · Aperitivo & Wine

Paper Plane

Spirit-Based · 2 servings · Serve: Coupe

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Paper Plane

At a glance

StrengthGentle Boozy
TasteSweet Dry / Sour

Coupe

The Paper Plane is a modern classic cocktail created by bartender Sam Ross in 2007. Named after the M.I.A. song "Paper Plane," this perfectly balanced cocktail features equal parts of four ingredients. It offers a complex flavor profile with bitter-sweet notes from the amaro and Aperol, warmth from the bourbon, and brightness from the fresh lemon juice.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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  1. Combine amaro, Aperol, bourbon, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain into 2 coupe glasses.

Goes well with

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