The Paper Plane cocktail was created in the early 1970s at the New York City restaurant Employees Only. The drink’s origins are unknown, but it is thought to have been invented by a bartender named Sam Ross. The Paper Plane is a variation of the popular drink the Aviation, which also contains gin, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice.

The Paper Plane is made with gin, Lillet Blanc, Aperol, and lemon juice. It is shaken and served in a chilled cocktail …