Paper Plane

A modern equal-parts classic born in 2008 from Sam Ross at The Violet Hour, conceived as a riff on the Last Word with whiskey standing in for gin. One ounce each of bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and lemon juice shake into a drink of remarkable balance — bittersweet and herbal against bright citrus, with bourbon's warmth underneath. The IBA enshrined it as a new-era cocktail in 2020. Named for the M.I.A. song, it is served up and unadorned.

ClassicBitter Sipper

Ingredients

  • 1 ozBourbon
  • 1 ozAmaro
  • 1 ozAperol
  • 1 ozLemon Juice

Preparation

Shaken · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and fresh lemon juice in a shaker.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Add ice and shake well until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe; serve up, no garnish.

Flavor Profile

citrus
38%
bitter
33%
sweet
27%
dilution
26%
fruity
25%
sour
22%
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