A modern classic created in 2007 by bartender Sam Ross, the Paper Plane is a perfectly balanced, equal-parts cocktail. It combines bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice for a tart, slightly bitter, and subtly sweet drink with a bright, orangey hue.
📋 Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Modern Classic / Equal Parts
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Citrusy, bittersweet, smooth
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Coupe or Nick and Nora glass
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🧊 Method: Shaken
A robust and spirit-forward cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Campari. The Boulevardier delivers a rich, complex flavor profile, combining the warmth of bourbon or rye with the bitterness of Campari and the herbal sweetness of vermouth.
📋 Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Spirit-forward / Classic
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Bold, bittersweet, oaky
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Rocks glass or coupe
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🧊 Method: Stirred and strained
A classic cocktail that beautifully balances the warmth of whiskey with the bright tang of fresh lemon juice and the subtle sweetness of simple syrup. Optionally topped with a velvety egg white foam for a luxurious finish.
Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Sour / Classic
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Tart, sweet, slightly oaky
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Old Fashioned or rocks glass
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🧊 Method: Shaken
A timeless whiskey cocktail that’s both elegant and bold, the Manhattan combines smooth rye or bourbon with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters. Stirred and served straight up or on the rocks, it’s garnished with a maraschino cherry for a touch of sweetness.
Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Spirit-forward / Classic
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Rich, smooth, slightly bitter
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Coupe or rocks glass
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🧊 Method: Stirred and strained
This spirit-forward cocktail dates back to the early 1800s and remains a cornerstone of cocktail culture. The Old Fashioned is bold, warming, and slightly sweet—ideal for sipping slowly and savoring.
Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Spirit-forward
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Rich, smooth, slightly sweet, aromatic
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Old Fashioned / Rocks glass
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🧊 Method: Stirred over ice