Paper Plane Recipe

Trying a craft cocktail recipe might seem intimidating. After all, who has all those exotic ingredients for a fancy drink? Luckily, the Paper Plane recipe uses only four fellow kitchen staples – bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, and lemon juice – making it a breeze to craft from the comfort of home. Stir up this timeless classic today and feel free to make it a unique creation by adding a dash of your favorite spirit.

Paper Plane

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz Aperol
  • 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz bourbon

Instructions

  • Pour the Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake for 15-30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
  • Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with the bourbon and stir.

Notes

This recipe makes 1 serving. If you'd like to make more than 1 Paper Plane, simply multiply all of the ingredients with the desired number of servings and prepare accordingly. Adding a dash of orange bitters is a nice touch to add complexity to the flavor profile of the drink.