Naked and Famous cocktail

Naked and Famous cocktail

The Naked and Famous cocktail is an equal-parts cocktail featuring mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and freshly squeezed lime juice. The drink is a pale orange colour with a bright but complex taste.

Naked and Famous is a sweet herbal concoction that is balanced by sour lime and delicious smoky mezcal flavours. Mezcal is a distilled spirit made from the agave plant, which is also how we get tequila.

The Naked and Famous cocktail was invented in 2011 by bartender Joaquín Simó in New York. 

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  • Type: Cocktail
  • Units: 2

Equipment

  • coupe glass

Ingredients

  • 22.5 ml mezcal
  • 22.5 ml yellow Chartreuse
  • 22.5 ml Aperol
  • 22.5 ml lime juice
  • lime wedge (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour in all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge.
True mezcal is made from agave and comes from one of eight states in Mexico, the largest of which is Oaxaca.

FAQ

What’s in a Naked and Famous cocktail?

Equal parts mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice.

Is the Naked and Famous sweet or smoky?

It’s both—smoky from mezcal, bitter-sweet from Aperol and Chartreuse, and brightened by lime juice.

Can I substitute mezcal in a Naked and Famous?

You can use tequila, but you’ll lose the signature smokiness that defines the drink.

Is the Naked and Famous a strong cocktail?

Yes, it’s spirit-forward and contains just over 2 units of alcohol per serving.

Please note that the units field is an estimation, and will vary depending on the type and quantity of alcohol used. Please drink responsibly and legally.
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