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Paper plane cocktail with aperol and bourbon.
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4-Ingredient Paper Plane Cocktail (Ari's Favorite Drink!)

A light refreshing cocktail make from bourbon, aperol, amaro nonino, and fresh lemon juice, the Paper Plane is a classic and well loved drink you'll make again and again!
Prep5 minutes
Total5 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: amaro nonino, aperol, bourbon cocktail, chef-tested recipe, how to make a paper plane, paper plane drink, restaurant-worthy cocktail
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Ari Laing

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz bourbon, such as Four Roses, Bulleit, or Woodfood Reserve
  • 1 ½ oz aperol
  • 1 ½ oz amaro nonino
  • 1 ½ oz fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Shake it up. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then pour in all ingredients. Secure the lid on top, then shake vigorously for 15 - 20 seconds. Strain and pour the cocktail into a coupe glass. Enjoy!

Notes

Original recipe for a Paper Plane cocktail was developed by Aussie bartender Sam Ross in 2007. I owe this man everything!!
  • You can double the recipe to make 2 cocktails, but any more than that will likely not fit into a cocktail shaker. 
  • Make a large batch. For 8 drinks, combine 12oz each bourbon, Aperol, and Amaro Nonino. Keep chilled; shake individual portions with 1½ oz lemon juice and ice, then strain into coupe glasses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Sugar: 17g
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