Midnight Paper Plane
A bourbon-forward modern classic with a smoky, sweet finish, blending green Chartreuse and a splash of amaro for depth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Green Chartreuse, Amaro (e.g., Averna) 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 210 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
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.25 oz Amaro (e.g., Averna)
- 0.5 oz Lime juice
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes. Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz green Chartreuse, 0.25 oz amaro, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled and frothy.
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 3: Garnish with a lime wheel and a single cinnamon stick for a warm, aromatic contrast.








