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Shaken · 1 serving

El Avioncito

A bittersweet Paper Plane riff pairing bourbon with amaro, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon.

Short answer

El Avioncito is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, amaro, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, saline solution, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

El Avioncito ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
El Avioncito ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Saline Solution3 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short lemon zest twist

Method

How to make El Avioncito

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow short lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, amaro, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and saline solution into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously until the equal-parts mixture is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments or lemon pulp enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow lemon twist over the surface, secure it neatly at the rim, and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does El Avioncito taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and bitterness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

El Avioncito questions

What is in a El Avioncito?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, amaro, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, saline solution, and lemon.

How long does a El Avioncito take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a El Avioncito prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a El Avioncito alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B126https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36859/el-avioncito · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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