Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Paper Plane
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Paper Plane

Bright and balanced with just a kiss of bitterness from the Amaro and Aperol® liqueurs, this elegant riff on the whisky sour sails to delicious, new heights. The Paper Plane cocktail may get its name from its remarkable balance – like a paper airplane that has been folded just right. The slightly bitter, lower-proof Aperol® liqueur brightens things up, bringing touches of citrus and the signature Maker's caramel notes forward.

ingredients and how to craft

How to craft

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - how to craft the Paper Plane
STEP 1: MIX ALL INGREDIENTS

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

STEP 2: SHAKE IT ALL UP

Shake for 15 to 20 seconds.

STEP 3: STRAIN CAREFULLY

Double strain into a coupe glass.

STEP 4: AROMATIZE WITH CITRUS

Garnish with lemon zest or a twist.

Complete your cocktail with

Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Maker’s Mark classic bourbon bottle
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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Paper Plane

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This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, KY., just like Bill, Sr. would have wanted. 

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