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Paper Plane

Sweetness, citrus-like acidity and amaro bitterness meet almost at once in a Paper Plane. The body remains fairly light despite its whiskey base, so it feels livelier than many brown-spirit cocktails. Try it if a Whiskey Sour appeals to you but you want a more bitter, herbal finish; fried food is a useful pairing.

SweetSourBitter

APPROX. ABV: 22%
STRENGTH: 3/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness3

Bitterness3

Sourness4

Strength3

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity3

Herbal2

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Highball or Coupe
Garnish: House garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Fried chicken

02Aged cheese

03Pork belly

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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