The Naked and Famous is a modern classic cocktail created by Joaquín Simó in 2011 while at Death & Co. in New York City. It is a highly successful variation on the "Last Word" template, substituting the gin base with smoky mezcal, Green Chartreuse with Yellow Chartreuse, and maraschino liqueur with the bittersweet Aperol. The result is a vibrant, golden drink that is both smoky and citrusy, striking a rare and perfect balance between bitterness, sweetness, herbal notes, and smoke. It is often credited, along with Phil Ward's Division Bell, with popularizing mezcal in American cocktail bars.
Naked and Famous Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Mezcal
- 3/4 oz Aperol
- 3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
How to Make a Naked and Famous
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake hard until the mixture is fully chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a lime peel.
The equal parts ratio is essential for the drink's impeccable balance, ensuring no single component overpowers the others. Using a high-quality, lightly smoky mezcal, like Del Maguey Vida, is recommended.
Naked and Famous Riff
For a slightly less smoky profile, substitute 1/4 oz of the mezcal with high-proof reposado tequila.
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