“Cocktail College” is brought to you by George Dickel. Let me tell you a little story, listener. From the very beginning, as one of the oldest distilleries in Tennessee, George Dickel was determined to do things differently — rethink American whiskey using fresh spring water as well as tried-and-true distillation techniques. And here’s why I’m excited to partner with Dickel today: Whether you’re talking Tennessee whiskey or Bourbon, Dickel actually puts both of those different types of spirits out there. You can argue the differences between yourselves. And, when it comes to sipping, we’re talking high-age statements with some of the best value you can find in American whiskey. Seriously, we’ve been fans here at VinePair for years. We’ve championed Dickel for years, which is why it’s so awesome to be partnering today. But this is a cocktail podcast, so let’s talk about mixing options. I like to turn to the Dickel Bourbon, which feels just at home in those classic cocktails that we always cover here, as well as those modern classics we like to get into as well. Listener, head to www.georgedickel.com/recipes to get inspired and start mixing with our old pal, George Dickel. Cheers.
We like to pull out the big guns to mark major milestones here at “Cocktail College.” So, for our 150th episode, we’re covering our most requested cocktail to date: the Paper Plane, created by Sam Ross of Milk & Honey, Attaboy, Temple Bar, and Good Guys. Its story, in some ways, all leads back to grappa. It’s no secret that grappa hasn’t taken off here in the U.S., but a different product from one of the biggest names in the category would prove to be not just the inspiration for this drink but as a key ingredient as well.
Today, we’re joined by none other than Ross himself to discuss the modern classic that is the Paper Plane. Vying for position with the Penicillin as one of Ross’s most famous and beloved drinks, the Paper Plane took off by employing the Last Word template and introducing some then-little-known ingredients, including Amaro Nonino. From experiments with Campari and the genius of the equal-parts template to why it’s time cocktails played a role in modern, industry-focused TV dramas, it’s all right here on “Cocktail College.” Tune in for more.
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Sam Ross’s Paper Plane Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce Aperol
- ¾ ounce Amaro Nonino
- ¾ ounce bourbon (above 90 proof)
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shake with one large cube of ice.
- Shake hard until chilled.
- Strain into a frosted coupe glass.
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