Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe

The Naked and Famous cocktail is a modern drink with roots in the contemporary cocktail scene. Created by Joaquín Simó at the New York bar Death & Company in 2011, this drink is a well-balanced combination of smoky mezcal, bitter Aperol, herbal Yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice. It’s a perfect example of a cocktail that is both complex yet easy to make at home, offering a beautiful blend of flavors with a stunning orange hue.

Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Calories

174

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz Mezcal

• 22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz Aperol

• 22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz Yellow Chartreuse

• 22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz Fresh lime juice

• Ice cubes

Equipment

• 
  Cocktail shaker
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Strainer
• 
  Coupe glass
• 
  Citrus press
• 
  Fine mesh strainer

Instructions

• Place your coupe glass in the freezer while you prepare the cocktail.
• Measure out mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, and freshly squeezed lime juice using a jigger.
• Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
• Double strain (use both a strainer and a fine mesh strainer) into the chilled glass to ensure a smooth, ice-free pour.

Notes

• Use a mezcal with a moderate smokiness to complement but not overpower the cocktail.