Paper Plane
Created in the early 2000's, the Paper Plane feels like a classic but is obviously quite new! This cocktail has taken world by storm. This recipe was invented by New York bartender Sam Ross who named the drink after the song of the same name by rapper M.I.A. as it was a hit at the time.The cocktail combines Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and Lime Juice for a refreshing combination of bitter and just a little bit of sweetness. With that in mind, the creator warns not to shake this drink too much, lest you dilute things too much. That being said, you're welcome to make this drink your way and dilute it a little more if you want less intense flavours.Finally, you may have heard of the Paper Plane, which is why you're here looking up the recipe. Otherwise, you'll notice that most of the ingredients in this cocktail are quite common, except for the Amaro Nonino. Perhaps you have a bottle and asked "what cocktail can I make" with it. Perhaps you're missing the Amaro and have a different brand. You can try to substitute the Nonino for a different brand, but of course there is a unique quality to each brand. Proceed with caution.
Ingredients
- 20 mL Bourbon
- 20 mL Aperol
- 20 mL Amaro Nonino
- 20 mL Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake. As noted, the recipe warns against excessive dilution, so it may be a good idea to not shake as much as you usually do.
- Strain into a Coupe.
- Serve and enjoy