Without the Benedictine this would be close to the Paper Airplane, as historically this drink was first interpreted by Toby Maloney at the Violet Hour. From how I read the history, it didn’t catch on quite as well as the original, but flavor preferences, especially as it relates to bitter experiences, are very personal.

Never a travesty, it’s just a riff. Credit to Sam Ross for the original, I find that it’s a great pleaser for all palates. Enough booze, citrus, bitter and sweet to make everyone I serve it to happy. Riffs like this are what keeps the industry exciting, but the blend of flavors don’t always have the same appeal. I will give this cocktail a try with the Averna sub.

I like the name, I’ll give this one a try for sure! Do you know provenance of this drink or is it your own?

This cocktail is definitely my go to - for all cocktail enthusiasts and purists, as well as anyone new to the art and craft of cocktail culture. It’s not too boozy, not too sweet, not too bitter, and not too acidic, and yet somehow all of those four flavors are present when you sip it. Every palate wins with this cocktail.