Modern Classic Paper Plane Cocktail
The celebrated modern classic cocktail. Equal parts straight bourbon whiskey, bitter Aperol, herbal Amaro Nonino, and tart freshly squeezed lemon juice shaken in a cocktail shaker until ice-cold.
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Modern Classic Paper Plane Cocktail Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Directions
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Add Equal Parts to Cocktail Shaker
In a stainless steel cocktail shaker, combine equal parts: 22.5 ml bourbon, 22.5 ml Aperol, 22.5 ml Amaro Nonino, and 22.5 ml freshly strained lemon juice.
Hard Shake with Ice in Cocktail Shaker
Fill the cocktail shaker with solid ice cubes and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the metal shaker is frosty cold to the touch.
Fine Strain into Chilled Glass
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass to capture any ice shards.
Garnish with Origami Paper Airplane
Clip a miniature origami paper airplane to the glass rim with a tiny clip. Sip and enjoy the sublime balance of bitter herbal aperitivo, bright acidity, and rich American bourbon.