Modern Cocktailseasy

Paper Plane

Name: Paper Plane
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Modern Cocktails
Ingredients: 3/4 oz bourbon whiskey Bourbon Whiskey; 3/4 oz Aperol Aperol; 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice Fresh Lemon Juice

The Paper Plane was created by bartender Sam Ross in 2007 at Milk & Honey in New York and quickly became a modern classic. Named after the M.I.A. song, this equal-parts cocktail is a brilliant balance of bourbon warmth, Aperol bitterness, citrus brightness, and herbal complexity. It is a masterclass in how four strong flavors can harmonize beautifully.

3 min

1 serving

🥃Coupe

📝 Ingredients

Ingredients

Garnish: None (served clean)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Instructions

Combine the bourbon, Aperol, amaro, and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well chilled.
Fine-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve clean without a garnish -- the drink speaks for itself.