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Shaken · 1 serving

Parcel Paper

A rye-led Paper Plane riff pairing cognac orange liqueur, dark amaro, fresh lemon, and a touch of rich syrup.

Short answer

Parcel Paper is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, orange cognac liqueur, amaro, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, 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

Parcel Paper 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
Parcel Paper ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz6 parts
Orange Cognac Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz6 parts
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz6 parts
Rich Simple Syrup3.75 ml0.4 cl0.1 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Parcel Paper

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, orange-cognac liqueur, amaro, fresh lemon juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly chilled and balanced.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without allowing ice chips or citrus fragments into the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the single compact lemon twist over the drink, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Parcel Paper taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Parcel Paper questions

What is in a Parcel Paper?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, orange cognac liqueur, amaro, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and lemon.

How long does a Parcel Paper 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 Parcel Paper 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 Parcel Paper 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 B135https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39604/parcel-paper · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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