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Paper Plane

Four equal pours of bourbon, bright orange aperitif, caramel-citrus Italian amaro, and fresh lemon.

Whiskey Shaken Served up 3 min · 23% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Mini folded parchment plane clipped to rim (or lemon twist)

Bourbon Whiskey 22.5 ml
Bittersweet Orange Aperitif 22.5 ml
Light Citrus-Alpine Amaro 22.5 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml

Preparation

Measure equal parts bourbon, orange aperitif, light citrus amaro, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.
Fill with cold ice and shake briskly for 12 seconds.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Light Italian amaro and orange aperitif are tricky home bottles—swap both with ruby grapefruit juice, honey-orange marmalade, and 3 dashes of aromatic bitters!

Bourbon Whiskey 45 ml
Pink Grapefruit Juice 25 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 20 ml
Runny Honey or Orange Marmalade 15 ml
Aromatic Bitters 3 dashes

At-Home Steps

Shake bourbon, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, honey, and bitters vigorously with ice for 12 seconds.
Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
Express fresh orange peel oil over top.

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How do you make Paper Plane at home with everyday ingredients?

Light Italian amaro and orange aperitif are tricky home bottles—swap both with ruby grapefruit juice, honey-orange marmalade, and 3 dashes of aromatic bitters! Ingredients: 45 ml Bourbon Whiskey, 25 ml Pink Grapefruit Juice, 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 15 ml Runny Honey or Orange Marmalade, 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters. Steps: Shake bourbon, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, honey, and bitters vigorously with ice for 12 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe. Express fresh orange peel oil over top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Paper Plane?

Paper Plane (Whiskey, 23% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with mini folded parchment plane clipped to rim (or lemon twist). Ingredients: 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Bourbon Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Bittersweet Orange Aperitif, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Light Citrus-Alpine Amaro, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice.