Paper Plane

Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon—Sam Ross's modern classic, citrus-forward and perfectly balanced.

The Paper Plane is Sam Ross's modern classic. Equal parts bourbon, Aperol, amaro, and lemon juice create a beautifully balanced drink with citrus brightness and herbal complexity.

Freezer-Door Batch (1L)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Batch spirits only — no lemon. Fresh lemon juice oxidizes quickly and loses brightness when batched with alcohol. Add it fresh at serve time. Makes ~8 servings.

6 oz

Bourbon

your choice

6 oz

Aperol

Italian aperitif, low ABV

6 oz

Amaro Nonino

herbal, complex

2.5 oz

Filtered Water

pre-dilution for freezer batch

Combine bourbon, Aperol, and Amaro Nonino in a 1L swing-top bottle.

Add filtered water for pre-dilution.

Seal and shake gently to combine. Store in the freezer.

At serve time: shake the cold bottle, then pour 2.25 oz spirit batch into a shaker with ice.

Add 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice (squeezed that day — never pre-squeezed).

Shake hard for 10–12 seconds.

Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes on Batching

⚠️ FRESH JUICE MATTERS. This drink lives or dies on bright lemon. Batching the spirits gets you 8 pours at fingertip convenience — just squeeze fresh lemon each time you serve. The spirit batch keeps in the freezer for weeks.

Single Serve

Mix to order with fresh lemon juice. This is the proper method.

0.75 oz

Bourbon

warmth and structure

0.75 oz

Aperol

herbal aperitif

0.75 oz

Amaro Nonino

complex bitterness

0.75 oz

Fresh Lemon Juice

brightness and acidity

Fill a mixing glass with ice.

Add bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice.

Stir well for 15-20 seconds (not shaken).

Strain into a coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes on Single Serve

Equal parts everything. Fresh lemon juice is essential—never pre-batch with juice. Mix single-serve for maximum citrus brightness.