Paper Plane Recipe
Sam Ross's 2007 Paper Plane is a four-way equal-parts balance of bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and citrus. This craft refinement splits the acid with non-diluted Frutiva Grapefruit, adding a flavor-dense pink-citrus aromatic that amplifies the Aperol's grapefruit DNA — a subtle performance edge for high-volume service.
Cocktail Ingredients & Measurements
0.75 oz (22 ml) Bourbon
0.75 oz (22 ml) Aperol
0.75 oz (22 ml) Amaro Nonino
0.5 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
0.25 oz (7 ml) Frutiva Grapefruit
How to Make This Cocktail
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Step 1
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin filled with cubed ice.
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Step 2
Shake hard for 10 seconds until fully chilled and diluted.
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Step 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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Step 4
Express a grapefruit twist over the surface and drop it in.
