Mezcal · Modern · IBA official recipe
The Naked and Famous
A smoky, herbal cocktail with a vibrant color.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Strength
- 18.2% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
This cocktail is a vibrant blend of mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice, offering a beautifully balanced taste of smokiness and herbal sweetness. The bright orange color makes it visually appealing, perfect for cocktail enthusiasts at any gathering.
Ingredients
Method
Add the mezcal, yellow chartreuse, aperol, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
Mezcal 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Yellow Chartreuse 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Aperol 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Lime Juice 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 clFill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
Double strain the mixture into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.
The story
Created by Joaquín Simó in 2011 at the famed PDT (Please Don't Tell) bar in New York City, The Naked and Famous is a modern classic that showcases mezcal's versatility. It quickly gained popularity for its unique ingredients and flavor balance.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
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