
Paper Plane
Sam Ross create am for 2007. Dem name am from M.I.A. song.
Wetin you need
- 23 mlBourbon Whiskey
- 23 mlAperol
- 23 mlAmaro Nonino
- 23 mlLemon Juice
How to make am
- 1Combine all ingredients for shaker with ice.
- 2Shake am well.
- 3Strain into chilled coupe.
Decoration
Nothing
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Story
Paper Plane na one of di most successful modern classic cocktails, wey bartender Sam Ross create for Milk & Honey for New York City for 2007. Dem name am from di M.I.A. song wey dey play when Ross discover am, dis equal parts cocktail show say perfect balance fit create something wey big pass di sum of im individual components. Paper Plane help establish Amaro Nonino position for American cocktail culture and prove say 21st century craft bartending fit create drinks wey timeless like classics. Di taste na expert balance of bitter, sweet and sour for perfect harmony. Bourbon provide warm American backbone, Aperol add di brightness of bitter orange, Amaro Nonino contribute bitter-sweet herbal complexity, and fresh lemon juice tie everything together with acidity. No single flavor dominate; instead, dem dance together for way wey feel almost mathematically perfect. E dey accessible but sophisticated—easy to drink, impossible to improve. Paper Plane dey appeal to bourbon lovers, bitter fans, those wey appreciate elegant simplicity, and anybody wey curious about di best creations of modern cocktail culture. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts, dinner parties, and any occasion where you want show craft bartending excellence without feeling pretentious. Pro tips: Equal parts mean equal parts—measure accurately. Fresh lemon juice no dey negotiable. Amaro Nonino dey specific; other amari go change di character significantly. Shake very well for proper integration and dilution. Serve for coupe without garnish—di cocktail speak for imself. Dis na excellent 'bartender test' cocktail; if bar fit make proper Paper Plane, dem probably know wetin dem dey do.