Elevated Paper Plane Cocktail w/ a Twist
Take your cocktail game to the next level with this sophisticated twist on the classic Paper Plane! We’re swapping out the traditional ingredients for an upscale blend featuring equal parts Vigo Amaro, Bank Street 5 Year Reserve Bourbon, Aperix Aperitivo, and lemon juice.
This variation offers a deeper, richer flavor profile, with layers of complexity from the premium bourbon and the aromatic amaro. Stunning, a great cocktail to have on tap - we just wish we'd found this combination years ago!
This variation offers a deeper, richer flavor profile, with layers of complexity from the premium bourbon and the aromatic amaro. Stunning, a great cocktail to have on tap - we just wish we'd found this combination years ago!
Ingredients:
- Your favorite bourbon (we used Bank Street 5 Year Reserve Bourbon)
- Your favorite sweeter Italian apéritif liqueur (we used Aperix, Aperol is more traditional)
- We used Vigo Amaro from Philadelphia Distilling instead of the traditional Amaro Nonino
- Lemon juice - fresh squeezed, or do as we did and use Volcano Lemon Burst Juice
Elevated Paper Plane Cocktail
Small (3L) Yields ~100 fl. oz. (25 x 4 fl. oz. cocktails)
- 1 x 750ml bottle of bourbon
- 1 x 750ml bottle of Italian apéritif liqueur
- 1 x 750ml bottle of amaro
- 750ml lemon juice
Medium (6L) ~200 fl. oz. (50 x 4 fl. oz. cocktails)
- 2 x 750ml bottle of bourbon
- 2 x 750ml bottle of Italian apéritif liqueur
- 2 x 750ml bottle of amaro
- 1.5L lemon juice
Large (9L) ~300 fl. oz. (75 x 4 fl. oz. cocktails)
- 3 x 750ml bottle of bourbon
- 3 x 750ml bottle of Italian apéritif liqueur
- 3 x 750ml bottle of amaro
- 3L lemon juice
To make:
- Pour the quantities in your clean keg. Stir gently with a clean spoon to mix well.
- Place the lid on your keg, connect your CO₂ setting your regulator at 2 psi.
- Purge out the oxygen in your keg by lifting the release ring for 2-3 seconds (letting the CO₂ push out the air). Repeat 2 more times.
Consuming right away? Connect your tap and serve cocktail glass neat or with ice. A lemon peel can be used for garnish garnish.
Preparing in advance? Disconnect your CO₂ and relieve almost all the pressure in your keg. Store in a fridge or in your Keg Bag with ice until ready.
This cocktail goes down equally well in the fall as it does in the summer. These are meant to be sipped and enjoyed, and will definitely impress at your next dinner party!
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