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Paper Plane

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Sam Ross is an award-winning bartender and co-owner of Attaboy and Diamond Reef in New York City. He's the creator of the Paper Plane and Penicillin cocktails.
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Sam Ross
Updated 09/17/15
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Invented by Aussie bartender Sam Ross in 2007, the Paper Plane is a modern variation on the Last Word—this time made with equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and lemon juice. Supposedly inspired by M.I.A.'s smash hit “Paper Plane” (which was also released in 2007), the cocktail strikes a beautiful balance between bitter, sour and herbal notes.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce bourbon
  • 3/4 ounce Aperol
  • 3/4 ounce Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

Steps

  1. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake.

  2. Strain into a coupe glass.