A paper plane cocktail is made for easy sippingbut it has a kick!

The usual mix for a paper plane is one part each of the alcohols and one part lemon juice.

Learn how to make a paper plane cocktail.

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This might just be your new go-tosummertime cocktail, ever so easy to drink.

(A little too easy, you might say!)

Yes, a paper plane is a strong cocktail.

ingredients for a Paper Plane cocktail

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Drink it in moderation and slowly.

Though this is such a well-balanced cocktail and is extremely easy to drink, it’s potent.

What Does a Paper Plane Cocktail Taste Like?

Paper Plane Cocktails with paper planes

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You taste the components together yet somehow also on their own in this drink.

The bittersweet orangey notes from Aperol stand out and then blend in.

Lemon juice and simple syrup round out the flavor profile.

ingredients in a shaker

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(1 1/2 oz.

)bourbon(over 90 proof)

2Tbsp.

)Amaro Nonino Quintessentia

2Tbsp.

straining cocktail into glass

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Cover tightly with lid, and shake until blended and chilled, about 30 seconds.

Strain:

Strain into a 6-ounce coupe glass.

Garnish:

Garnish with 1 dehydrated blood orange or navel orange slice.

paper plane with orange wheel

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If desired, thread a paper plane onto a cocktail skewer, and place in glass; serve immediately.