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A paper plane cocktail ranks as one of my most beloved drinks to make and drink. Four equal parts make it easy to remember, and it combines my favorite spirit, bourbon, (don’t tell my friend gin) with bittersweet Aperol, herby earthy but refreshing amaro Nonino and a splash of tart lemon for balance.<\/p>\n
The paper plane is a relatively recent addition to the cocktail canon, created by Sam Ross in 2008. It appeared on the menu at Chicago’s famed The Violet Hour, named for the song “Paper Planes” by M.I.A. that had just hit the airwaves that summer.<\/p>\n
The unique combination of an aperitif (Aperol), usually sipped before a meal, and a digestif (amaro Nonino), often served after supper to settle the stomach, makes this a perfectly balanced yin-yang bourbon cocktail<\/a> for any time. Our paper plane cocktail recipe is easy to scale up to serve a thirsty crowd, but be careful: It packs an unexpectedly boozy punch.<\/p>\n Fill a shaker half full with ice, then add the bourbon, Aperol, amaro Nonino and lemon juice.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> I love using a cobbler shaker, a cocktail shaker with a strainer built into the lid. If you hunt hard enough, you can find vintage ones that look great with all the other bar tools<\/a> on a bar cart. Mixologists in bars and restaurants tend to use a Boston shaker, two tins inverted to form a seal, because they are faster to clean.<\/p>\n Cover and shake until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker, 10 to 15 seconds.<\/p>\n Strain into a coupe glass.<\/p>\n Garnish with the orange peel.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>If you want to get really fancy and fun with your garnish, make a paper airplane from a gum-wrapper-sized piece of paper and place it inside the spiral of an orange twist.<\/p>\n You can easily make our Paper Plane cocktail recipe ahead of time for parties and get-togethers. Mix all four ingredients in an airtight container to make batched paper plane cocktails, measuring the equal parts of each precisely. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to serve, stir well, shake over ice and pour into individual glasses.<\/p>\n This cocktail is served without ice, so a coupe or a martini glass is the best choice, but I advocate using whatever glass you like best. Put your glasses in the freezer for a bit before you pour; it will keep your cocktail colder! From champagne flutes to paper cups, a paper plane is excellent no matter what type of cocktail glass<\/a> you choose.<\/p>\n Ice makes a difference when shaking cocktails. To keep a cocktail cold without diluting it quickly, use larger cubes or ice without impurities in the water; they take longer to melt. You want your paper plane cold but not watered down, so shake it hard and fast with the best ice<\/a> you can find.<\/p>\n The Aperol in this drink always makes me think of pre-dinner cocktail party recipes<\/a> and appetizers<\/a> like fried prosciutto tortellini<\/a> or an antipasto platter<\/a>. On the other end of the meal, the amaro Nonino makes me think of light desserts<\/a> like a cherry crisp<\/a> and just about any cheesecake recipe<\/a>. Maybe we should drink paper planes through the main course as well!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This paper plane cocktail recipe combines bourbon, Aperol and amaro Nonino for a perfect sip. 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Can you make a paper plane ahead of time?<\/h2>\n
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What type of glass do you use for a Paper Plane?<\/h3>\n
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