PAPER PLANE
PAPER PLANE
The bourbon is present, but not overwhelming, making the Paper Plane a great gateway cocktail for drinkers who are new to whiskey.
Despite its ubiquity among bartenders and at cocktail bars, the Paper Plane is a relatively recent creation. It was invented in 2008 by Sam Ross, an award-winning bartender and the co-owner of Attaboy and the now-shuttered Diamond Reef in New York City.
The Paper Plane is a modern variation on the Last Word, a classic, equal-parts drink composed of gin, lime, maraschino liqueur and green Chartreuse. At first glance, the bourbon-spiked Paper Plane might not seem too similar. But it follows the same template and consists of equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and lemon juice. Both drinks strike a beautiful balance between bitter, sour and herbal notes.
INGREDIENTS
3/4 ounce bourbon
3/4 ounce Aperol
3/4 ounce Amaro Nonino
3/4 ounce lemon juice
TOOLS + GLASSWARE
Shaker
Strainer
Chilled coupe or Nick & Nora
PREPARATION
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe.
You can garnish with a fun, little paper plane, but a garnish is optional.
