Citrus-Mint Paper Plane Twist
A refreshing riff on the Paper Plane cocktail combining bright citrus and cooling mint for a balanced and invigorating sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, Aperol, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 0.75 oz Aperol
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 6 fresh mint leaves into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle with 0.25 oz simple syrup to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove mint fragments.
- Step 5: Garnish by lightly slapping a sprig of fresh mint between your hands to release aroma and resting it on the rim of the glass.
