Naked and Famous
Equal parts mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and lime. A smoky modern classic from New York.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Mezcal
- 22.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 22.5 ml Aperol
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 22.5 ml mezcal into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Aperol into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Serve
About the Naked and Famous
Created in 2011 by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co in New York. It is a mezcal take on the Last Word and the Paper Plane, with Aperol and yellow Chartreuse.
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Naked and Famous FAQ
What's in a Naked and Famous?
22.5 ml mezcal, 22.5 ml yellow chartreuse, 22.5 ml aperol, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice.
How strong is a Naked and Famous?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Naked and Famous?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Naked and Famous in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
