Naked and Famous cocktail in a coupe — Lime juice

Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe

smoky sour bitter

mezcal, yellow chartreuse, aperol, lime juice

History

The Naked and Famous was created in 2011 by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co in New York. An equal-parts riff on the Last Word (with a nod to Sam Ross’s Paper Plane), it swaps gin for smoky mezcal, green Chartreuse for the milder yellow version, and maraschino for bitter-sweet Aperol, keeping the lime. Simó has called it “the bastard love child born out of an illicit Oaxacan love affair” between those two drinks. The name comes from a lyric in Tricky’s song “Tricky Kid.” Bright, smoky, herbal, and perfectly balanced—it quickly became one of the defining modern classics of the 2010s.

Ingredients

mezcal 0.75 oz

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yellow chartreuse 0.75 oz

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aperol 0.75 oz

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lime juice 0.75 oz

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How to make

Add mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard until well chilled.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
No garnish is traditional.

Glassware

Coupe

A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

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Naked and Famous FAQ

What ingredients are in a Naked and Famous?

A Naked and Famous is made with mezcal, yellow chartreuse, aperol, and lime juice. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Naked and Famous?

Add mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until well chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish is traditional.

What glass do you serve a Naked and Famous in?

Serve a Naked and Famous in a Coupe. A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

Can I make a Naked and Famous with bottles I already own?

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