Paper Plane Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Old Forester Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass (optional)
If you prefer a colder drink, place a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before mixing, or fill it with ice and water while you prepare the cocktail.
2
Measure and add spirits
Into a cocktail shaker add 1 oz Old Forester Bourbon, 1 oz Aperol, and 1 oz Amaro Montenegro.
3
Add citrus
Add 3 teaspoons (about 1/2 oz) of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the shaker. Use freshly squeezed lemon for best balance and flavor.
4
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with plenty of ice (enough to almost fill the shaker). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is cold to the touch and the shaker shows condensation.
5
Prepare serving glass
If you used ice to chill the serving glass, discard the ice and water now. Optionally add a single large ice cube to a rocks glass if you prefer the drink over ice; otherwise use a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass for a neat pour.
6
Double strain and serve
Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh (or a julep) strainer, double-strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass to remove small ice shards and any pulp.
7
Garnish
Express the oils of a lemon peel over the surface by holding the peel skin-side down and giving it a firm twist, then rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the drink as a garnish.
8
Enjoy
Serve immediately. The Paper Plane is best enjoyed chilled and fresh.