The Paper Plane — equal parts bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon juice — emerged as the 2010s’ most successful new classic cocktail, created by bartender Sam Ross (Milk & Honey NYC) in 2008 but gaining widespread adoption post-2010. #PaperPlaneCocktail documented how a simple, balanced recipe became an IBA (International Bartenders Association) official cocktail by 2020. The drink’s bittersweet profile, easy-to-remember equal-parts formula, and photogenic orange hue made it craft cocktail menu staple. By 2023, the Paper Plane proved modern bartenders could create enduring classics rivaling pre-Prohibition recipes.
PaperPlaneCocktail
Twitter 2010-09 food active
Updated 2026-02-16
Early 2010s Notable 2 million+ lifetime posts
First documented in September 2010 on Twitter. Currently active and in regular use across social platforms since 2010.
Also known as: PaperPlaneModernClassic Cocktail
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