Paper Plane

classic #cocktail #bourbon #aperol #amaro #equal-parts #modern-classic

Spec

  • 0.75 oz Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 0.75 oz Lemon juice (fresh)

Build

Shake all ingredients with ice for 12 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish.

Story

Sam Ross again, 2008, named after the M.I.A. song. The orange one in the equal-parts canon.

Service note

Coupe, no ice, no garnish. The color is bright orange. One of the safest cocktails to recommend to a curious guest who 'doesn't know what they want.'

Tasting notes

Citrus-bright, gently bitter, complex. The Nonino does most of the heavy lifting.

Costing

  • Pour cost: $3.40
  • Menu price: $17
  • Margin: 80%

Costing is directional. Confirm against current beverage grid when invoices update.