Esprit d'Escalier
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Bittersweet and bright: bourbon and Amaro Nonino give a caramel-and-orange backbone, while Aperol and grapefruit juice add a sharp, bitter citrus edge. It sits close to the Paper Plane, a little rounder and more grapefruit-driven.
Similar names: Esprit du Mezcalier, Jeu d'Esprit, L'esprit de l'escalier, Le Saint Esprit (The Holy Spirit)
The Esprit d'Escalier is a twist on the classic Paper Plane cocktail. Instead of using lemon juice, it incorporates tart grapefruit juice for a unique flavor profile.
Method
Shaken
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
🌱 Vegan🌾 Contains gluten
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AdInstructions
- Chill a coupe with ice or cold water.
- Add the bourbon, Aperol, grapefruit juice and Amaro Nonino to a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard until well chilled.
- Empty the coupe and strain the drink into it.