Cocktails
Paper Plane
Paper Plane is an equal-parts cocktail made with bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and fresh lemon juice. The IBA recipe uses 30 ml of each ingredient, shaken with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 30 mlBourbon WhiskeyBase Spirit
- 30 mlAmaro NoninoLiqueur Modifier
- 30 mlAperolLiqueur Modifier
- 30 mlFresh Lemon JuiceJuice
How to Make It
- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.Shaken
- Shake well with ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Shaken
Why it works
Why the Paper Plane works
The IBA formula gives bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and fresh lemon juice equal 30 ml measures. Shaking and straining that equal-parts structure keeps all four ingredients materially present in the finished drink.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Cocktail Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Serving tips
How to serve this recipe
Shake all four ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Taste
What does a Paper Plane taste like?
Reviewed cocktail references describe the Paper Plane as balancing bitter, sour and herbal notes. Bourbon stays present without overwhelming the equal-parts mix of Aperol, Amaro Nonino and fresh lemon juice.
Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
Practical notes
When to choose it
Equal-parts structure
The IBA formula uses 30 ml each of bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and fresh lemon juice.
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Reviewed alternative recipes
No suitable direct swap is reviewed for Bourbon Whiskey, Amaro Nonino, Aperol or Fresh Lemon Juice. Try this related recipe instead:
Both are compact equal-parts-style cocktails built from a spirit, liqueur components and fresh citrus, while using different base spirits and modifiers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a Paper Plane taste like?
- The flavour of Paper Plane depends on the specific ingredients and measures used. Expect a balance of the key spirits and mixers in the recipe.
- How strong is a Paper Plane?
- The Paper Plane has an ABV of approximately 22.8%. That's approximately 1.54 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 226 kcal, 13.7g sugar, 16.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- Can I make a Paper Plane at home?
- Yes. The Paper Plane uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.