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Paper Plane Recipe

Inspired by La Plume
Time10m
Serves1

bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Prep

Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.

2

Measure 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz Amaro Nonino, and 1 oz Aperol and pour them into a cocktail shaker.

3

Add 3 teaspoons (approximately 0.5 oz) fresh lemon juice to the shaker. Use freshly squeezed lemon for best flavor.

4

Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 oz or enough to nearly fill the shaker).

5

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the outside is frosted. This both chills and dilutes the cocktail to the proper balance.

6

Dump the ice water from the chilled glass (if used). Fine strain the mixture into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. A double strain with a Hawthorne and a fine mesh is optional if you want a very clean surface.

7

Express a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist over the surface and giving it a quick squeeze to release oils, then rub the peel on the rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

8

Serve immediately. The Paper Plane is best enjoyed cold and freshly shaken.