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The Naked and Famous cocktail is an interesting, complex cocktail, mixing the bold flavors of Mezcal that can range from smokey to sweet with the fruity tastes of Aperol and Chartreuse. When made just right, the Naked and Famous is intended to be a balanced drink that isn’t overpowered by Mezcal’s strength. This means finding the right, high-quality Mezcal is a part of the process worth enjoying, as it’ll be complemented by its fruity counterparts just right. This can make the Naked and Famous a drink you’ll go back to over and over.
Bar Tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
To Serve: in a chilled coupe glass
Ingredients
- .75 oz. Mezcal
- .75 oz. Aperol
- .75 oz. Chartreuse
- .75 oz. lime juice
To Garnish: lime wedge
How to Make
Add ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Add lime wedge as a garnish if desired.
Nutritional Facts and ABV
- ABV (alcohol by volume): 19%
- Calories: 187 calories
- Total carbohydrates: 13.1 grams
- Total added sugar: 17.7 grams
Some spirit recipes aren’t available. As such, some nutrition content may be estimated.
History
In the words of Joaquín Simó himself, the man who created the Naked and Famous cocktail, “The Naked & Famous is indeed the bastard love child borne out of an illicit Oaxacan love affair between a classic Last Word and Sam Ross’ Paper Plane cocktail.”
This cocktail hasn’t actually been around very long. Simó created it while at the New York speakeasy Death & Co., and both the cocktail and Simó have grown in popularity over much of the past decade since. It’s also considered by many to have played a role in the resurgence of Mezcal since the Naked and Famous burst onto the scene in 2011.
FAQ
I’m not familiar with Mezcal. Which brand should I use for this cocktail?
Finding or even recognizing quality Mezcal can be tough because the popularity of the drink is relatively new. Keep in mind that the process of making Mezcal is labor intensive and agave is expensive, meaning good Mezcal is going to be pricey. “Good” Mezcal is said to taste like roasted agave and will have a pleasant smell. The poor-quality stuff, however, will smell like nail polish. A higher proof (above 90) is also generally better for good Mezcal.
Does this drink require green or yellow chartreuse?
Green chartreuse tends to have a bigger, bolder taste than its yellow counterpart. Since Simó constructed his four-ingredient recipe with the intention of each ingredient creating balance and complementing Mezcal, yellow chartreuse is a more fitting choice.
