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Paper Plane cocktail served in a vintage glass with ice and lemon wedge. Bright orange drink on a marble table in natural light.

Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe

A bold, citrusy Paper Plane cocktail made with bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice in equal parts. Easy to make, yet tastes like a pro-crafted drink.
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Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: 3$

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker (For mixing and chilling the drink)
  • 1 Hawthorne strainer (Use with the shake)
  • 1 Jigger (For accurate measuring)
  • 1 Citrus juicer (For freshly squeezing lemon juice)
  • 1 Coupe glass (Chill beforehand for best presentation)

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Bourbon - Mid-range bourbon works best
  • 0.75 oz Aperol - Italian aperitif with orange flavor
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino - Can sub with Amaro Montenegro
  • 0.75 oz Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed only
  • 1 Lemon twist - For garnish

Instructions 

  • Chill your serving glass in the freezer.
  • Add bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice to shaker.
  • Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  • Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 190kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 35mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)