Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe
Discover the Naked and Famous recipe. This modified version of the famous Almost Famous cocktail swaps rum for Mezcal, adding a smoky depth that distinguishes it from its predecessor and pairs perfectly with Chartreuse.
Let’s take a look at the ingredients, step-by-step instructions, variations and tips for choosing the best mezcal for this delicious drink.
Ingredients for the Naked and Famous Cocktail
To prepare this exceptional cocktail, gather the following ingredients:
- 3/4 oz Del Maguey Chichicapa Single Village Mezcal
- 3/4 oz Chartreuse amarillo
- 3/4 oz Aperol
- 3/4 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime slice for garnish
Step by step to prepare the Mezcal Chartreuse Aperol and Lime drink
- Chill the glass: Start by chilling the glass. For this cocktail we recommend a coupe or martini glass.
- You can freeze it by storing it in the freezer or by filling it with ice and water and letting it rest while you prepare the rest..
- Shake it up: In a cocktail shaker, mix the mezcal, Chartreuse amarillo, Aperol and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Add a good handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously: Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail into your glass. If you have chilled the glass with ice and water, remove it first.
- Garnish (optional): Enhance the presentation by garnishing your Almost Famous Cocktail with a lime twist or a wheel of lime.
How to choose the best Mezcal for Naked and Famous cocktails
To truly elevate the Naked and Famous cocktail, it is essential to select the right mezcal, but mezcal is not only about flavor, it is also about tradition and history.
Del Maguey Chichicapa Single Village Mezcal, made with 100% EspadĂn, embodies the spirit of craftsmanship, as it is made with the utmost care, using traditional methods passed down through generations of Palenquero masters in Axocapan, Puebla.
If you are looking for more recipes, check out our page with the best cocktails made with mezcal.
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