a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one

The Paper Plane is a modern day iteration of a prohibition era classic, The Last Word. The word on the streets is that this famous cocktail was made popular in recent times by a local legend, Murray Stenson. This man was indeed a master mixologist, shaping the new waves of bartenders across Seattle, WA in an era where the craft was not quite a common career.

Murray Stenson is credited with reviving this relic of a cocktail, however he did not write the recipe. The beauty of the drink lies in the harmony of the equal part ingredients, which come together as a well balanced sour, sweet, and strength. The Last Word was the cocktail that re-surged at an era where information was stored in wisdom, books, and vaults.

Now comes the Paper Plane. Playing on that masterful harmonious template, it comprises of equal parts Amaro Nonino, Aperol, fresh hand squeezed lemon juice, and bourbon. These ingredients aren't always available so check with your bartender before getting overly excited.

Any Jack can shake this interesting cocktail up and make it at home. You'll likely screw up making a martini before you mess this one up. I suggest you don't skimp out on depriving yourself of the chance to unleash your inner kid, pull out some paper and fold your signature plane!

Pro tip: Double the recipe and share this with your date... cheers!