Modern Classic · Equal Parts · Medium-Strong
Paper Plane
In the owner’s words: Tart · Woody · Bittersweet · Citrusy
- Base
- Bourbon
- Glass
- Nick & Nora
- Method
- Shaken
- Effort
- Beginner · 3 min
- ABV
- 24%
Build
- Bourbonor Rye Whiskey
- Amaro Noninoor Montenegro / Ramazzotti
- Aperol
- Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed
You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer
Method — Shaken
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled (about 12 seconds)
- Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass
The story
Created in 2007 by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in New York. Named after the M.I.A. song 'Paper Planes' which was popular at the time. The recipe follows the equal parts template inspired by the Last Word cocktail.
Variations
Some bartenders garnish with a small paper plane. Variations include substituting other amari or using rye instead of bourbon.
Host tips
Using Amaro Nonino is key to the authentic flavor, though other amari can work in a pinch. The drink should be served very cold.
