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Naked and Famous

A vibrant equal-parts mezcal sour with Aperol, Chartreuse, and lime.

Base spirit
Mezcal
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake

The Naked and Famous combines mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and lime in equal parts for a bright, smoky, bittersweet sour. Shaken hard, it turns hazy and aromatic, with citrus acidity balancing herbal sweetness and mezcal’s earthy smoke.

A coupe of Naked and Famous with a warm coral hue.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“Sam Ross created the drink as a mezcal sibling to the Last Word, and it quickly became a global bar favorite.”

Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe

Bartender's Note

Use a balanced joven mezcal to avoid overpowering the drink.

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How to make the Naked and Famous

  1. 1Add mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice
  2. 2Shake until well chilled
  3. 3Strain into a coupe
  4. 4Serve

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