Method
How to make Paper Plane
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a chilled coupe and prepare lemon twist.
- 02
Measure 22.5 ml bourbon, 22.5 ml amaro, 22.5 ml orange aperitif, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice into a clean shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- 05
Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.
- 06
Add lemon twist neatly and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Paper Plane taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessVery low · 1/5
- SournessMedium · 3/5
- BitternessMedium · 3/5
- StrengthMedium · 3/5
- FreshnessLow · 2/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Paper Plane: ingredient choices
Is any amaro interchangeable in a Paper Plane?
The public catalog groups the bitter ingredients broadly as amaro and orange aperitif. That does not make all bottles equivalent. This build uses equal measured amounts with bourbon and lemon; confirm the intended bottle style before mixing.
Compare Naked and Famous: ingredients and measuresThe IBA reference names Amaro Nonino and Aperol and uses 30 ml of each ingredient. Kokto’s catalog uses broader ingredient families and 22.5 ml measures. Equal proportions do not make every amaro or aperitif the same product.
IBA Paper Plane specificationMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Paper PlaneMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Paper Plane questions
What is in a Paper Plane?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, aperitif and amaro, orange aperitif, and lemon juice.
How long does a Paper Plane 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 Paper Plane 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 Paper Plane 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 cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.paper-plane · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved