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$2.62
cost
165
cal
21.5%
ABV
3/5
NA score
1.08
std drinks
12.3g
sugar
Paper Plane
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon0.75 oz
- aperol0.75 oz
- amaro nonino0.75 oz
- lemon juice0.75 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.62
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.38
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 0.75 oz | $0.77 |
| aperol | 0.75 oz | $0.65 |
| amaro nonino | 0.75 oz | $1.06 |
| lemon juice | 0.75 oz | $0.14 |
| Total pour cost | $2.62 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
165
Sugar
12.3g
ABV
21.5%
Std drinks
1.08
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| amaro nonino | 63 | 38.2% |
| aperol | 48.8 | 29.5% |
| bourbon | 48 | 29.1% |
| lemon juice | 5.3 | 3.2% |
Carbs: 12.5g
Alcohol: 15.1g
Volume: 3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.62
Zero-proof cost
$3.24
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $0.95 |
| aperol | Lyre's Italian Spritz(Lyre's) | $1.14 |
| amaro nonino | Lyre's Aperitif Rosso(Lyre's) | $1.01 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.14 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Paper Plane?
- 0.75 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz aperol, 0.75 oz amaro nonino, 0.75 oz lemon juice.
- How much does a Paper Plane cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Paper Plane is $2.62 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Paper Plane?
- A Paper Plane has approximately 165 calories, with 21.5% ABV and 12.3g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Paper Plane?
- Yes — the Paper Plane has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.24.