Paper Plane - a modern classic

[@AndersErickson]

When was the last time you made a paper plane? Like, an actual paper airplane? I was a little rusty 🥴✈️ Get the bottles I use at Curiada: bit.ly/AndersPaperPlane

[@DPTX]

Had a paper airplane tournament at work a few years ago, that has to be my last time

[@neil_chazin]

This morning, with my 6 year old! It was his new design and it didn’t fly that well ;)

[@AndersErickson]

@@DPTX but how'd you do in the tournament?

[@AndersErickson]

@@neil_chazin love this - especially that it was a new design! ✈️

[@DPTX]

@@AndersErickson unfortunately not well enough to recall. Someone waited until last and had a 📎 on the end of his plane and shot it with a rubber band and smoked everyone

[@bessmcneill971]

Who else would love for Anders to do a livestream happy hour so we can all make a drink together 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@RBGoodfat]

Yasssssss 🙌💙

[@13alenzo]

Yes!

[@darrylreaume590]

Indeed im in!

[@intoeternityfan14]

I'm sad this hasn't happened yet.

[@allenriordanyork3856]

I’m in!

[@merijndriessen7374]

You're videos have really ignited my love for cocktails again. Happy to say I picked it up again, and I love learning about new drinks every week. Thanks to the both of you for making these awesome videos! 😃

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much, Merijn! So happy you're getting back into cocktails, and these videos can. Cheers!

[@christinecadorette4316]

I first fell in love with this cocktail at a local Italian restaurant a few yrs ago. I’ve made it many times as it is one of our go-to’s but we find using all equal parts makes it too lemony so I cut back on the lemon and it seems more balanced. The Amaro Nonino is very complex and great on its own.

[@TheBackShacks]

My wife just found an old bottle of Amaro Nonino in the back of her Mother's liquor cabinet! Still sealed apparently it was a gift to my late father-in-law and no one knew what to do with it. I' making Paper Planes for my wife and I tonight! Thanks Anders!

[@dominicgerman5908]

Love this drink. And thanks for giving me an excuse to go pick up a bottle of Nonino! Great video as always and so cool to hear you’re collaborating with Curiada!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Dominic! I think you'll love the drink. Have a great weekend!

[@dominicgerman5908]

@@AndersErickson Wow. So good. 🤤

[@JackCarbone-u8c]

I never had a Paper Plane, but it looked intriguing. Just finished making this cocktail and I definitely love it. I’m new to the channel, but am liking it so far.

[@KevinKos]

Fun fact, Robi, the director of CT, was a Slovenian champion of the RedBull paper planes competition and he went to the world championship. I didn'know that this was a thing until that happend. So I have the best guy around to make my garnish for this cocktail for sure 😄 Congratulations on teaming with Curiada! I am so happy for you. Cheers brother!

[@AndersErickson]

Whaaat?! Robi fascinates me more and more all the time! I bet my origami capabilities would make him cringe 😂 Somehow it makes sense to me that the competition would be sponsored by RedBull. Cheers my friend! 📄 ✈️

[@richmosley2519]

Right-O. So I made one of these tonight and...wow! What a fantastic, balanced cocktail! This one will be a regular for sure! Well-worth the purchase of the Amaro Nonino. A+

[@BINGBONGHOTDOG]

The sponsorships keep coming! This channel is really taking off! ;)

[@ShermanKyle]

Wow this one looks seriously good. Sometimes you just know a cocktail you’ll love seeing someone explain and mix it - this is one for me!

[@CoachVinoLLC]

I’ve had a hundred of these and NEVER new it was originally made with Campari. I think I would actually LOVE that! 🤯

[@SellingtheMainLine]

Interesting to try both to taste the difference.

[@CoachVinoLLC]

@@SellingtheMainLine I’m gonna be doing that very soon!

[@RacksonRacksonRibss]

I tend to love drinks with Campari but would imagine it being a bit out of balance with Campari and might take over the drink/be too bitter for most folks. The Aperol really helps bring the sweetness home and has less of a habit of taking over drinks imo (though maybe 3/4oz of Aperol 1/4oz Campari or something might be interesting).

[@christinecamley]

@@CoachVinoLLC I have used both! I find the Aperol creates a better balance but both are delicious! Let is know what you think when you try the Campari!!

[@stepanpazderka5497]

I love Campari but in this case it doesn’t work for me. Way too bitter, especially when made with Rye Bourbon like in this case. The Aperol balances the bitterness of Nonino by adding additional sweetness.

[@scottf4356]

Besides the amazing drinks and variations, Anders has a way of explaining the history behind the drink. Think about it, bars are for socializing and sometimes small history lessons of the bottles behind the bar. Anders has brought that to all of us. Cheers sir!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Scott! Cheers to you! 🥃

[@babysquirrel7583]

Congratulations on all the exciting things coming to you!!!!! Love seeing people succeed !!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much!! 🥃

[@ryguy5929]

This is the cocktail I make for everyone when they come over. Not one person has be disappointed. And godman Anders you got 100000 subscribers!!!! Told you this was gonna happen months ago. I'm proud of you dude. Cheers

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Ryan! Appreciate the support. Let's raise a Paper Plane - cheers!

[@edgarpoureshagh6023]

Anders thank you. I saw this video around when it was first released, and it was the catalyst to a world of experimentation for me. Aperol and Amaro.... enough said.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Just made it, and I love it - like a tropical peach citrus taste, even with no peach in it. I went with a less expensive Amaro by Bully Boy, otherwise followed the instructions exactly, with 3/4 ounce proportions. This one is definitely in my repertoire now.

[@dimitarapostolov9788]

I got my first bottle of Old Granndad bonded and I finally tried your exact recipe - I have to say, it's a winner! This partricular bourbon adds something fantastic to the drink that I didn't experience with the other ones I tried. All in all, it's just a wonderful cocktail that is dangerously easy and pleasant to drink! :D

[@dryftwood05]

This is one of my absolute favorite cocktails(and so so easy to make)! It's definitely the one that put me over the edge into trying my hand at exploring the mixology world.

[@ericktellez7632]

When you are so Chad that your name is literally Chad.

[@doliver5447]

This is currently my favorite cocktail. I got the last bottle of Amaro Nonino at the liquor store and I make it all the time. Other amaros definitely can work if the bar doesn’t have Nonino!

[@alejoyt8738]

I do a similar cocktail and came up with it by myself. I use Cynar instead of Amaro (I prefer Cynar instead of vermouth in my boulevardiers), and don't use lime juice, just orange bitters. Really good.

[@alexan3688]

This is my favorite cocktail! However, out of necessity I once made it with lime juice instead of lemon, which is now my favorite way to make this ✈️

[@marysalmon2367]

watching you make cocktails is so interesting. I doubt I will make any but the simplest, but I feel like I get such a good education and will know what to ask for whenever I travel again. Visiting nice bars is very important when I travel. I feel like I can branch out into the unknown, and this is one i will try. And your manner is very soothing after a hard day. And you are handsome.

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Mary! Happy you're liking the videos! Hope you can try this drink soon. Cheers, and enjoy your weekend!

[@turbittj]

Tried it last night and this is a fantastic cocktail. Never heard of it before this video, but the Amaro Nino was worth the $60 leap of faith I took.

[@christoslefkimiotis9889]

I really appreciate the elegant way that you promote your channel and is nice to see you grow your channel. Each of your videos remind me.... that I made a bad decision not to work in the cocktails' world..... nice drink by the way, I will try it next time I am in a proper bar.

[@AndersErickson]

It's never too late to explore new cocktails. Thanks, Christos! Cheers!

[@allusiv]

found goslings black rum and made a true dark ‘n stormy they are so amazing the taste is great! thank you for the cocktail!

[@PRDad]

I know this is an older video .. but this drink is sooooo goood. I just recently tried a riff of it (Avion de Papel) with Tequila instead of Bourbon, and Lime juice instead of Lemon and i added a splash of demerara simple syrup to balance de lime.. 10/10 good! Love all of your stuff.

[@theoraclespeaks4462]

Omg!! Anders I love your channel! Thank you for inspiring a new Generation of mixologist

[@grapetonenatches186]

Finally, something I have all of the ingredients for.

[@tombrown1898]

Anders, Old Granddad has been a Jim Beam product for some time now, and a number of their whiskies are noted for having a "peanut" quality, as Heaven Hill bourbons seem to hint at cinnamon. I used to sell various industrial products to the distilleries around Bardstown. Fascinating customers to have!

[@maplekillas04]

Really glad you ended up doing this one, been enjoying them immensly. The next thing I'm trying with it is upping to barrel proof bourbon. Hoping it adds a little heft!

[@AndersErickson]

I like the way you think 🤔 🥃

[@Hamun002]

My favorite Bourbon cocktail to date. Thank you for introducing me

[@midwestindy-15]

I have made the paper plane a few times and had it at 2 different bars. I prefer it with just a hair less lemon juice. Good video!

[@DoctorOta]

Found your videos while browsing cocktails and must say I love them. Love the educational background component and the purpose of each component of the cocktail being broken down. I’ve gotten more into bourbon lately and finally bit the bullet and bought all these ingredients and made a paper plane following your guide. Absolutely fantastic. You’re 100% right on the flavor arc of the cocktail. Thanks so much for the awesome video!

[@itzMoJo67]

A great cocktail, I tried it once with some egg white and it was superb

[@RomanBeschastnykh]

Like this drink very much! Little bitterness with bourbon seems very unusual and interesting

[@oldashellgamersgeeks9633]

I am literally drinking a Paper Plane while watching this video. Just made one, and then discovered this vid. What an amazing cocktail. I discovered it about five months ago, and has kicked off a wonderful Amaro journey. Love the paper plane garnish. BTW - as someone who has just turned 55 there is no reason to look older than you need to. Maybe its time to shave that beard you handsome man. Cheers!

[@guywheeler4225]

Congrats on the colab, and thanks for making the process of making these drinks just that much easier.

[@denbo74]

My favorite sour cocktail! Make them all the time at home for friends. I first had one in Jersey City about 6 years ago and looked it up immediately

[@According2kai]

What an excellent job you did on describing this. And it is my new favorite cocktail

[@lorenfortna4504]

The burning plane: Equal parts Islay scotch or blended scotch with a bar spoon of Islay, Campari, Sfumato Rubararo Amaro, Lime juice. I've tried it with Aperol and lemon juice, but I prefer the bitter and tart play of Campari and lime. My family absolutely hates this version. Lol I, however, love it.

[@thelittlefish5016]

Loved the tiny paper plane garnish! I can't conceive the drink otherwise anymore

[@nickmorgan2612]

Went to pick up a bottle of Amaro Nonino and it was over $50. Decided to try it out with Cardamaro instead. Loved it with both Aperol and Campari. Little different, but I just might like it better!

[@TheChriszimmer36]

Anders, your videos are great. You should make a blog for each video that lists the ingredients and directions. then i can search your site instead of trying to look thru youtube to remember a cocktail i saw.

[@ericperreault6257]

Wow, just made this and it is fantastic. We used Pergote Amaro because that was available. The arch comment is spot on Anders!!!

[@andrewstevenson1955]

Delicious citrus juice 🧃 and I love the cocktail. Thank you 🙏

[@SuperCarrona]

I will try that, sounds interesting ❤

[@KevinLopez-xc7sl]

at my job we use this same recipe, except we use our house made amaro instead. such a beautiful drink

[@mhudson1738]

It works out great for me that you always always seem to post on my lunch break 🙂

[@AndersErickson]

Haha I try to coordinate that way. Thanks for being consistent with your Friday lunches.

[@HaddadCH]

First drink I made with my first ever cocktail shaker. Came out really nice. Thanks!! 🙏👍👍

[@stevengagnon5661]

Made this (with Maker's Mark bourbon) and it was amazing! Thanks for sharing! Also was able to entertain my guests with the story thanks to you!

[@miablaze311]

Litteerly just got hip to this cocktail. Wow just wow

[@brianherman503]

I'm really pumped about your Curiada affiliation. I live in one of those backwater 'we don't want no guberment controls, but we want regulated state run liquor stores' kind of states (ahem, Idaho). My local shop has about 20 bottles of each type of liquor (you know, brown liquors and white ones), so finding quality stuff is HARD!

[@AndersErickson]

That can't be easy. Hope you're able to get the bottles you need, Brian - Good luck!

[@linguaEpassione]

I think I can see an El Dorado 15y behind your back, the one bottle that opened up an entire world of rhums for me :) Oh, I almost forgot, mixology is my other passion other than languages, I'm sure I'll make good use of your recipes and advice from today on (subscribed!)

[@giovannisartori7100]

Thank you Anders! I actually live very close to the Nonino distillery, this video piqued my interest and got me into (very amateurish) bartending. Keep up the the good work!

[@tomkurutz8866]

Congrats on the 100k subscribers! Fast rise and well deserved

[@baliusd]

I love the pause, deciding if you would share or not.

[@lemonysnick5171]

Just picked up the last bottle of amaro nonino that I could find at the store and made one of these last night. So delicious! And very easy to drink. Even my wife liked it and she has a hard time with alcoholic drinks.

[@sanzpantz]

Anders & Az, A terrific cocktail that I first experienced/enjoyed some years ago at Emeril's local coastal restaurant (not so tart)... must confess I woosed out and pared back the lemon juice from equal part to about 1/4 part and added 2 dashes of angostura. Feeling even more jazzed about recipe after "personalizing". IMO, FRESH lemon juice ain't all that superior compared to Nellie & Joes bottled; but as a midwesterner by birth, guess I'm just stubborn thata way. 😀

[@joegolike]

If you’re ever flying though Denver, Root Down in terminal C makes an excellent Paper Plane.

[@gamersruin]

This cocktail is super interesting as a control for various aperitivo. Select and Sfumato Rhubarbaro in particular are spectacular in place of the aperol!

[@williamsellman1]

Thanks Anders….my bar/bottle collection is growing rather quickly. Went nuts on rum and now starting to add the side players!!!!

[@simongillett3508]

Love this. Bartenders hyping and showing other bartenders love is what our industry needs right now. Well done, keep them coming!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

The backstory is one of the best parts of your videos. So interesting

[@owenhaupt]

Ordered my first Paper Plane ever a couple weeks ago - loved it !!

[@dearmas9068]

Violet Hour is a pretty great spot. Highly recommend.

[@jasonkappel2630]

Anders, thanks for establishing one-stop-shopping for your most used bottles, but I enjoy liquor store hunting....a bit of a hobby.

[@AndersErickson]

Completely understand that. Cheers, Jason!

[@elboxeo403]

This is one of the best cocktails known to man. Everyone loves it. I used Amaro Montenegro before I found some Nonino : the grappa-based amaro makes all the difference. Cheers

[@jasondworkin6597]

A great drink, A+. For an interesting variation substitute Green Chartreuse for the Amaro Nonino.

[@finhoward7379]

If you're in the UK, I recommend using The Whiskey Exchange. They really do fuel any alcohol related desire...

[@kevinthomson6324]

Living in Ontario Canada makes getting rare items very difficult. As the only place we can buy alcohol is at the LCBO. If they don’t stock it you can’t have it. Would be amazing if Curiada would deliver to Canada. Luckily they do have the Amaro and we already have a bottle of Aperol so I guess I know what cocktail we are trying this weekend! It’s going to be tough to beat the penicillin in my wife’s opinion. She said that was her new favorite cocktail.

[@mikemitchell9157]

Bro I gotta say its nice the bottom shelf bourbons such as ole grandad and wild turkey from my younger years are on a surge

[@MrJochiMorrison]

One of my favorite cocktails! Glade you did it!

[@IAmBryantJefferson]

The Violet Hour is a WONDERFUL bar in Chicago. Highly recommend it.

[@suejohnson2380]

Oooo I’m going to love this one AND!!! And I just was gifted 12 perfect nick and Nora glasses- they are my favorite too. Cheers!!

[@AndersErickson]

Wonderful, Sue! I think you'll love this one - and in the perfect glass! Cheers!

[@mjlangager]

Love this cocktail! Since I’m not a fan of bourbon, I switch it up and replace the bourbon with Old Tom gin. A bit brighter.

[@WhiskeySugarBitters]

That's such a cool collaboration Anders!! Good for you! 😃

[@kenshin1644]

Am I the only one that thought that Anders liked his drink so much that he didn’t really want to share it with oz?😂 All joking aside, love the channel and it has really opened my mind to trying other cocktails besides old fashion Manhattan and whiskey sours

[@ryanthomastew]

Get a nice skewer, pierce it through the plain, then add a couple maraschino cherries under that so it looks like t's flying over the cherries.

[@alelollipop1903]

Sounds very fresh, hope to try it soon!

[@johnb3948]

Love love love this cocktail!

[@robertallair7278]

I looked in my bar and realized I had all of the ingredients. I usually have some amaro (amari?) but not always Nonino. I took this as a clear sign. It was delicious!

[@richmosley2519]

Back to the equal ratio cocktails... I was messing around with this one tonight and decided to replace the Aperol with Maraschino Liqueur. Marasca Plane? It is lights-out good. A bit more rounded yet less sweet. 1 oz each Bourbon (4 Roses small batch), Maraschino Liqueur, Amaro Nonino and fresh lemon juice.

[@tomazrak3831]

I'm glad you're back with another cocktail. I have to make a plane of my own, just to find Amaro Nonino (pun intended), so I will use Montenegro instead. Thanks for mentioning. 👍 And welcome back!🍸100k is just around a corner.😉

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Tomaž! It's good to be back!

[@jerti]

Made this for Thanksgiving - just delicious!!

[@jpcampbell]

You should a video on the last word and all the riffs. They are all so great.

[@mariob1928]

It MUST be good if Az had to actually *ask* for a sip, not to mention your slight hesitation. 😁 I can't wait to try it! Thanks to the both of you for another fabulous, inspiring video!

[@AndersErickson]

The hesitation was real 😂

[@HistoryRocksMuse]

@@AndersErickson Hahah, yep, that cracked me up. Perfect timing. Happy 3 days post-Christmas! Cheers from Cleveland.

[@MrMoney331]

Love this drink by the way! and awesome you got deal with Curiada!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Chris! Happy Friday!

[@MrFredTHEMAD]

I lived near the Nonino distillery.. so Ihave to try this! thanks for the video!

[@jackbenavides2880]

Anders, great video and I hope you enjoyed the time off. Excited to check out curiada, it should save me lots of time! Cheers and enjoy the weekend🥃

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Jack! They're a great group of people - hope you're able to get the bottles you need. Cheers!

[@wissamharb5684]

I made this tonight with sweet vermouth instead of Amaro and a bit less lemon juice (1/2oz) it tasted so fruity, juicy and delicious!

[@davidvasquez8141]

Loving this channel! Made my first Penicillin and it was great! But where's the merch Anders?! I need a "To The Bar!" T-shirt! 😅

[@AndersErickson]

Working on it 😉

[@sirgarrote]

Just got back from the store getting Amaro Nonino to make this drink. Then saw this video in my notifications. Stars have aligned that you released the video today.

[@AndersErickson]

Great minds! Cheers!

[@rosskline]

Hailing from Frankfort Kentucky! Try Old Forester 100 proof. Very accessible, reasonably priced, and an awesome, classic bourbon for mixing! (Or sipping)

[@bmz24k]

Too funny! I have been binging your back catalog the last few days, and funny enough I just made this drink for some friends last night. Excited to see how you make yours. Cheers Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Perfect timing - cheers, Brandon!

[@jennifernutter9109]

Oh my gosh, he has his own tab on Curiada. SO COOL!

[@ChemistryTalkwithDan]

This summer I made a variation on this that uses Gosling's Black Seal rum instead of the bourbon, and then it's called the 'Lost Plane'. You know, cause it's a reference to the Bermuda Triangle. As I do prefer rum to bourbon I liked it a lot!

[@AndersErickson]

This sounds amazing - and I love the name!

[@wellingtonchew3173]

This thing is delicious, thanks for sharing!

[@videosquality7960]

good idea sharing all my friends

[@richmosley2519]

Almost 100K and another great sponsor. Well done, sir! I have heard of this cocktail, but have yet to have tried. To the store(teehee)!

[@AndersErickson]

You're gonna love it, Rich - Cheers!

[@richmosley2519]

@@AndersErickson I'm sure I will! This has been a fun journey into the history and practice of making fantastic concoctions. And, I just got my copy of Smuggler's Cove in, so I am hoping to get stronger in the Tiki realm. As always, you are kicking so much ass and I wish you and Az continued success here. There are some excellent pro and amateur content makers, but you have that experience and charisma to go the distance. Cheers!