With rooftop season in full swing, New York’s latest sky-high hotspot, HB, is inviting friends to shoot their shot… actually.
Formally opened on the finish of Might, HB sits atop a Thirty seventh-floor penthouse in Midtown, providing sweeping views of Manhattan, each indoor and al fresco rooftop seating, handcrafted cocktails, and a menu of shareable plates.
One standout on the cocktail menu is the Avión De Papel — a contemporary riff on the Sam Ross/Sasha Petraske basic Paper Airplane. This model blends Ilegal Mezcal, Mijenta Reposado Tequila, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, recent lemon juice, and agave for a smoky, citrus-forward sip with depth and brightness.
At Petraske’s legendary bar Milk & Honey, a set of etiquette guidelines as soon as famously discouraged males from introducing themselves to girls:
“Gents is not going to introduce themselves to girls. Women, be happy to start out a dialog or ask the bartender to introduce you.”
At HB, that rule will get a intelligent twist. Friends can request an introduction by sending an Avión De Papel throughout the bar — full with an actual paper airplane perched on prime, prepared to hold a flirty notice or cellphone quantity. It’s a contemporary meet-cute, no pickup line wanted.
Photograph by Noah Fecks
Avión De Papel
by David Choi / HB Rooftop, NYC
Substances
- ½ oz. Reposado Tequila
- ½ oz. Mezcal
- ¾ oz. Contemporary Lemon Juice
- ¾ oz. Amaro
- ¾ oz. Aperol
- ¼ oz. Agave Syrup
Preparation
- Mix all components with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake till chilled.
- Double pressure the cocktail right into a Nick & Nora glass.
Utilizing rectangular origami paper, fold paper in half lengthwise after which unfold. Fold down prime corners to the middle line. Fold prime down once more, with level extending above backside edge. Fold new prime corners right down to the middle line. Fold the airplane over the middle line and fold wings on all sides. Connect paper airplane to coupe utilizing a miniature picket clip or a gold paper clip.
