Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
1 oz | Amaro Montenegro |
2⁄3 oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
2⁄3 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
1⁄3 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
2⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
Garnish: Orange zest twist
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass (preferably a chunk of block ice).
Recipe contains the following allergens:
Juan Meyer's original recipe calls for equal parts: Redemption rye whiskey, Suze, Amaro de Montenegro, and lemon juice. It's very tasty but I couldn't resist switching and blending whiskies and proportions. Both versions create a bittersweet, aperitif-style cocktail.
Adapted from a recipe created in 2017 by Juan Meyer, Norwalk, United States. He told us, "I love Paper Planes, it's my go-to cocktail at any restaurant at any time of day. I also love Suze with its earthy undertones that complement the gentian liqueur, so this is my combination of both."
One serving of Day La Vie contains 183 calories
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