Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe: A Modern Classic with Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, and Lemon
By
Jeanine Donofrio
Lightly toasted, lightly seasoned, mostly correct.
Summary
The article is a recipe and guide for making the Paper Plane cocktail, a modern classic drink invented in 2008 by New York bartender Sam Ross. It consists of equal parts bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice, creating a bitter, sour, citrusy, and complex flavor profile. The author shares personal experience with the cocktail and recommends it as an easy-to-make, sophisticated drink perfect for occasions like New Year's Eve.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledInvented in 2008 by New York City bartender Sam Ross, it consists of equal parts of four ingredients: bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice.
Bitter, sour, citrusy, and deliciously complex, this drink has become a modern classic, and I'm here for it.
This paper plane cocktail is easy to make with equal parts bourbon, Aperol, amaro, and lemon juice.
Easy to make with 4 ingredients, it's simple and sophisticated, with a delicious bright, boozy flavor.
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