The Macallan Paper Plane Recipe
macallan 12yr scotch - amaro nonino - aperol - fresh pressed lemon
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients listed above. Make sure to have fresh lemons to extract the juice.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Take fresh lemons and cut them in half. Using a citrus juicer, press to extract 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice. Strain if necessary to remove seeds and pulp.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 1 oz of Macallan 12 Year Scotch, 1 oz of Amaro Nonino, 1 oz of Aperol, and 0.75 oz of fresh pressed lemon juice.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice, enough to chill the mixture adequately.
- 5
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled coupe glass, ensuring no ice shards make it into the glass.
- 7
Garnish
Take a piece of lemon peel, twist it over the cocktail to release its oils, and drop it into the drink as a garnish.