Paper Plane
Cocktail Recipe
The Paper Plane is a modern classic cocktail known for its bright, balanced flavour and simple equal-parts formula. Made with whisky (traditionally bourbon), Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice, it combines citrus, bitterness, and gentle sweetness. Created in the late 2000s and quickly embraced by whisky fans around the world, it’s a drink that’s both easy to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
- BourbonWe recommend Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, 70cl20ml
- Aperol20ml
- Nonino Amaro20ml
- Fresh lemon juice20ml
- Ice
- Lemon1
Number of servings
01
Equipment
- Glass cut
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail strainer
Bartender tip: If you have a separate strainer, double strain your mixture into your glass to achieve a supremely smooth serve.
Created in the late 2000s, the Paper Plane shows how a modern cocktail can earn classic status - four equal parts, perfectly balanced.
Created in the late 2000s, the Paper Plane shows how a modern cocktail can earn classic status - four equal parts, perfectly balanced.
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