Paper plane (cocktail)

Paper Plane (cocktail)

The Paper Plane is a popular cocktail that was created in the early 21st century. It is known for its unique blend of bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice. The cocktail was invented by Sam Ross, a well-known bartender and mixologist, who was inspired by the Last Word, a Prohibition-era cocktail.

History

The Paper Plane was created in 2007 by Sam Ross while he was working at the renowned Milk & Honey bar in New York City. Ross was inspired by the Last Word, a gin-based cocktail that also uses a 1:1:1:1 ratio. The name "Paper Plane" was derived from the song "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., which was popular at the time.

Ingredients

The Paper Plane cocktail consists of equal parts:

• Bourbon
• Aperol
• Amaro Nonino
• Fresh lemon juice

Preparation

To prepare the Paper Plane, each ingredient is measured in equal parts, typically 3/4 ounce each. The ingredients are combined in a cocktail shaker with ice, then shaken until well-chilled. The cocktail is then strained into a cocktail glass and served without garnish.

Variations

There are several variations of the Paper Plane cocktail. Some bartenders substitute the bourbon with rye whiskey or Scotch whisky. Others may use a different type of amaro in place of the Amaro Nonino.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Bartender
• Mixology