Paper Plane

Making Paper Plane

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1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 5 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you make the drink.

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2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and lemon juice.

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3. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold.

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4. Empty the ice water from the glass and strain the drink into it through a fine strainer.

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5. Serve at once, with a small folded paper plane on the rim if you like.

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Small Things That Help

• Use equal measures and do not be tempted to adjust them. The recipe is a balance of four strong flavours, and it works only when they are in proportion.
• Squeeze the lemon juice fresh. The drink is bittersweet, and the sharp acid of fresh lemon is what makes it lively.
• If you cannot find Amaro Nonino, try Amaro Montenegro for a lighter, more floral result, or Cynar for a more vegetal, bitter one. The drink is still good with either, though it will taste a little different.

What to Serve with Paper Plane

• Salted almonds
• Parmesan crisps
• Charcuterie

Keeping and Reheating

Best made to order. The ingredients keep for months, so a bottle of each makes a large number of drinks.

Questions About Paper Plane

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.