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Paper Plane Cocktail in a coupe glass with a lemon twist garnish.
Hannah Cooking

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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Chill your serving glass in the freezer.
  2. Add bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice to shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. 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.