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
Ingredients
- 0.75 oz Bourbon
- 0.75 oz Aperol
- 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
Method
- Chill a coupe with ice water.
- Add all four ingredients to a shaker. Fill it with ice.
- Shake hard for 12 seconds.
- 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.
Paper Plane questions
Can you make a Paper Plane with rye?
Yes. Use the same amount of rye. The drink is drier and spicier. Bourbon is the usual choice and makes it rounder and sweeter.
Do you shake or stir a Paper Plane?
Shake it. The drink has fresh juice. Shaking mixes the juice with the whiskey, makes it cold, and adds air.
What proof works best for a Paper Plane?
Use a whiskey at 90 to 100 proof. Juice and melted ice thin out the drink, so a weaker whiskey tastes flat.
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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