Naked & Famous

The Naked & Famous is a bright, bold cocktail that's perfectly balanced and surprisingly easy to make at home. Made with equal parts mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice, it's citrusy, slightly smoky, and incredibly refreshing.

I love how the Naked & Famous manages to be both bold and balanced at the same time. The mezcal gives the drink its signature smoky backbone, while Aperol adds a gentle bitterness and subtle sweetness. Yellow Chartreuse brings warm herbal notes, and fresh lime juice brightens everything up.

The cocktail is made with equal parts of all four ingredients, making it incredibly easy to remember. Just shake mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice with ice until well-chilled, then strain into a coupe glass. The result is a smooth, vibrant cocktail with layers of citrus, herbs, and smoke.

The Naked & Famous is typically served without a garnish, but I like adding a small twist of lime. It adds a fresh citrus aroma and looks beautiful resting on the edge of the glass.

Kristen Stevens

Naked & Famous

The Naked & Famous is a modern classic cocktail made with equal parts mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice. It's bright, citrusy, slightly smoky, and beautifully balanced.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients

  

• ¾ ounce mezcal
• ¾ ounce yellow Chartreuse
• ¾ ounce Aperol
• ¾ ounce lime juice fresh is best

Method

 

1. Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime juice.
   ¾ ounce mezcal, ¾ ounce yellow Chartreuse, ¾ ounce Aperol, ¾ ounce lime juice
2. Shake vigorously until icy cold, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass or a coupe glass.