Final Approach recipe
A rye-led Paper Plane with extra spice and a clean citrus landing.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: Modern Classics
Ingredients
- 0.75 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.75 oz Aperol
- 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
How to make a Final Approach
- Add rye, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 10-12 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a lemon twist over the surface.
- Discard or place the twist on the rim.
Garnish
Lemon twist.
Pro tip
Rye adds peppery structure, so keep the equal-parts formula and use a fresh lemon with enough acidity to keep the finish lifted.
History of the Final Approach
Final Approach keeps the Paper Plane's equal-parts architecture while using rye whiskey for a drier, spicier profile.
Flavour profile
Spicy, Bitter, Citrus, Herbal
Variations
- Paper Plane — Use bourbon for the rounder modern classic
- Paper Tiger — Replace Aperol with Campari for more bitterness
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