Tip Top Proper Cocktails is ecstatic to announce the launch of two canned modern classic cocktails: Paper Plane and Penicillin. In collaboration with Sam Ross, legendary barman and creator of both the Paper Plane and Penicillin, Tip Top’s 100ml canned versions are available now for a limited time only.
“The Paper Plane and Penicillin are two recipes that have shaped my career and I’m thrilled to see them presented in a way that makes it easy for people to enjoy no matter the setting,” said Sam Ross, creator of the Paper Plane and Penicillin and owner of their origin bar, Attaboy (formerly Milk & Honey). “Partnering with Tip Top, leaders in the canned cocktail space, and being heavily involved in the development of these canned versions, ensured that these weren't just loose replications of the originals. They taste like the real thing. They’re absolutely delicious and worthy of being sold in any cocktail bar in the world. Now, by simply opening a can, your palate is transported to Attaboy's bustling bar, and I look forward to seeing our creation out in the wild.”
“Truth is, what got me into cocktails was sitting in Milk & Honey around 2008, enjoying a Penicillin more than I ever imagined enjoying a cocktail,” said Tip Top Co-Founder and CEO Yoni Reisman. “This is really a full circle moment, and we couldn’t be happier about releasing these two cocktails in collaboration with original creator Sam Ross. Having Sam agree to be involved in the recipe development alongside Miles Macquarrie was immensely meaningful to us, and it made the end result all the more delicious.”
INTRODUCING: PAPER PLANE The Paper Plane is celebrated for its harmonious blend of sweet, bitter, and sour notes; it’s light and juicy yet complex and satisfying. The bourbon provides warmth and depth, the Aperitivo Bitters adds a touch of bitterness and citrus, Amaro brings complexity with herbal notes, and lemon contributes a refreshing acidity. Originally created in 2008, the cocktail has remained a staple in many bartenders’ repertoire worldwide due to its sophistication and easy enjoyment.
PAPER PLANE: Bourbon Whiskey– Lemon– Aperitivo Bitters– Amaro Liqueur 23% ABV (46 Proof) | OK Kosher Certified Tasting Notes: Tangy Sherbet, Rich Baking Spices, Bright Lemon, and Vanilla
INTRODUCING: PENICILLIN There are very few modern cocktails as timeless as the Penicillin. Created in 2005, Sam Ross expertly crafted a cocktail that unites a smokey Scotch Whisky with the sweetness of honey, a pop of tart lemon, and a spiced ginger finish. Today, the Penicillin is a modern classic that evokes a sense of nostalgia for those who enjoy a complex yet balanced whisky cocktail. Found on menus across the globe—from upscale hotel lounges and quirky cocktail bars to chain restaurants—its presence is both timeless and ubiquitous.
PENICILLIN: Scotch Whisky– Lemon– Ginger– Honey 23% ABV (46 Proof) Tasting Notes: Refreshing Spice, Grain, Smoke, and Honey
Tip Top’s 100ml classic canned cocktail recipes are developed by seven-time James Beard Award nominated mixologist Miles Macquarrie (of Atlanta’s Kimball House), who worked alongside Sam Ross to recreate his iconic cocktails. Small but potent, Tip Top has received national acclaim and top industry awards for its always balanced, never-too-sweet collection of classic cocktails, which, in addition to the Paper Plane and Penicillin, also includes the Boulevardier, Gin Martini, Manhattan, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Mai Tai, Bee’s Knees, Daiquiri, Espresso Martini, Jungle Bird, Cosmopolitan, Naked & Famous, and Margarita.
Paper Plane and Penicillin 4-packs and individual cans are now available in retail stores and bars in select states for a limited time. Online orders for shipping to 40+ states can be placed now via Tip Top’s website.
ABOUT TIP TOP PROPER COCKTAILS Atlanta-based Tip Top Proper Cocktails is an award-winning, ready-to-enjoy classic cocktail brand founded in 2018 by childhood friends and music industry veterans Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman. After years producing large-scale events and festivals, the two discovered something was missing from the market: convenient, high-quality, classic cocktails. Enlisting the help of Atlanta bartender and seven-time James Beard Award nominee Miles Macquarrie (of Kimball House) to develop the recipes, the team has created fifteen 100ml canned low-ball classic cocktail recipes: Boulevardier, Gin Martini, Manhattan, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Mai Tai, Bee’s Knees, Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, Espresso Martini, Jungle Bird, Margarita, Naked & Famous, Paper Plane, and Penicillin. Tip Top is shaking up the prepared cocktail space, leading the category with innovative takes on classic cocktails and award-winning recipes. Tip Top Proper Cocktails are available in retail and package stores, restaurants, and bars in over 25 states; the products are also available for shipping to 40+ states nationwide via online purchase at tiptopcocktails.com.
ABOUT SAM ROSS Sam Ross is a globally acclaimed bartender, entrepreneur, and owner of Attaboy, the iconic cocktail destination in downtown Manhattan recognized as the #1 bar in North America by Drinks International World’s 50 Best Bars. Ross’s career began to soar during his eight-year tenure at Milk & Honey, the renowned classic cocktail bar founded by Sasha Petraske, where he forged a lasting partnership with now business partner, Michael McIlroy. Together the duo opened and continue to operate six distinct concepts in New York and Nashville including Temple Bar (New York), Attaboy (New York + Nashville), Lakeside Lounge (Nashville), Hearts (Nashville) and most recently Good Guy’s (New York), a natural wine and spritz bar located next door to Attaboy’s New York location. In 2017, Ross opened Diamond Reef in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, which earned a coveted spot on Esquire’s annual “Best Bars in the USA” feature. Ross’ storied career secured his reputation as an industry leader whose recipes have defined the modern cocktail era. His inventions including the Paper Plane and Penicillin are widely celebrated and have been cited in leading publications including Time Magazine and the Huffington Post’s feature citing “The Seven Most Influential Cocktails of All Time.”
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