Paper Plane Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail. Discard ice water before straining.
2
Juice lemon
Juice fresh lemons and measure 3/4 oz (22 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Fresh juice is essential for the bright, balanced flavor of the Paper Plane.
3
Build and shake
Add 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz Aperol, 1 oz amaro (Nonino or similar), and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) until nearly full.
4
Shake vigorously
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted on the outside. Proper dilution and chilling are important for balance.
5
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards and pulp for a clean, silky drink.
6
Garnish and serve
Express a lemon twist over the surface to release oils, rub the twist around the rim if desired, and drop it in or rest a small lemon wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.