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Shaken · one serving

Paper Plane

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by bourbon, with amaro and orange aperitif.

Short answer

Paper Plane is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, aperitif and amaro, orange aperitif, and lemon juice. A carefully balanced shaken classic led by bourbon, with amaro and orange aperitif. Follow the one-serving recipe below for 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

Paper Plane ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Paper Plane ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aperitif and amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange Aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make Paper Plane

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare lemon twist.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 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.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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.

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