Whiskey
Paper Plane
Equal parts, four ingredients, no garnish — one of the most-copied modern cocktails of the last two decades.
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Origin
Created by bartender Sam Ross around 2008, reportedly named after the M.I.A. song popular at the time — a well-documented origin with a single, agreed-upon creator.
Flavour Profile
Good for someone who likes bittersweet drinks like the Negroni and wants something brighter and citrus-forward. Not for someone who wants purely sweet or purely spirit-forward.
Glass & Garnish
Coupe glass, chilled.
Ingredients
- Bourbon0.75 oz
- Aperol0.75 oz
- Amaro Nonino0.75 oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.75 oz
Method
- Shake all four with ice 10–12 seconds.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish.
Notes
Equal parts, easy to scale. No Amaro Nonino? Another approachable amaro substitutes, though flavour shifts. Pairs well with light appetizers.
Tools Used
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