The paper plane today is an iconic creation, loved by children and adults alike, just not always the same way. Though they are both delicate, complex, and refreshingly charming, the paper plane we're going to explore today is only for the big kids (You must be at least legal drinking age for this flight).
Created around 2007 by Sasha Petraske and Sam Ross of Milk & Honey this modern take on a classic last word has got to be the definition of reinventing the wheel. Its tart and boozy complexity paired with the fact that its four ingredient equal parts cocktail make this drink (in my opinion) a near perfect cocktail and an obvious vehicle of choice for any bartender looking to impress their guest. Below we'll cover two versions, the classic, and the "I live in Canada and apparently we are out of Amaro Nonino version".
We're going to keep it simple with this one but feel free to substitute ingredients as you see fit, that is after all how this gem came to be in the first place. That being said it's a delicious drink and I do recommend you try it as it was intended at least once!
Paper Plane (Original) Prop Plane (Northern Edition)
3/4 oz. Bourbon 3/4 oz. High proof Rye 3/4 oz. Aperol 3/4 oz. Amalfi Aperitivo
3/4 oz. Amaro Nonino Quintessentia 3/4 oz. Amaro Montenegro
3/4 oz. Lemon Juice 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
In a shaker, add all ingredients in equal quantities and fill with ice. Shake hard for 8-12 second or until there is a frost forming on the outside of the shaker, double strain and garnish with the zest from a grapefruit, lemon, or orange or if you're feeling ambitious fold yourself a tiny paper plane.
The presentation of this drink is basically irrelevant so don't stress if there isn't any citrus on hand or your paper airplane folding skills are rusty from years of joyless adulting, this drink speaks for itself so as long as you've measure carefully and serve it nice and chilled (preferably in a coupe, I swear this changes the flavour) you're in good shape!
I hope reading this triggered at least one memory of throwing paper planes in class, and even though we don't get to throw them nearly as much as maybe we used to, there is no reason we can't all still enjoy a paper plane every now and again, shaken or folded theres just something about it.
Thanks for your time, and thank you Grandma for the book on paper airplanes, who would have thought it would be so relevant to this day!
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