The cocktail notebook · Tequila & agave
Naked and Famous
Agave-led, herbal, bittersweet and lime-tart. A equal-parts agave sour made by shake and strain.
- Base
- mezcal
- Method
- Shake & Strain
- Glass
- Chilled cocktail coupe
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA: Naked and Famous. IBA recipe checked 12 October 2026: four 22.5 ml ingredients, shaken, no garnish. Product balance still requires a practical trial.
Naked and Famous recipe
1 serving · IBA: Naked and FamousMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 22.5 ml≈ 0.75 US fl oz | mezcal |
| 22.5 ml≈ 0.75 US fl oz | Yellow Chartreuse |
| 22.5 ml≈ 0.75 US fl oz | Aperol |
| 22.5 ml≈ 0.75 US fl oz | fresh lime juice |
Ice: Shaking ice only; no serving ice. Garnish: None.
Learning bar service? Continue with the Naked and Famous in module 2 of the free course →
How to make it
- Chill the cocktail glass and confirm the exact four products.
- Measure each ingredient into a shaker with fresh ice.
- Shake to combine and chill, then strain into the chilled glass.
- Serve promptly without an additional garnish.
Why it works: Hold the four equal measures constant when comparing mezcal products; yellow and green Chartreuse are different modifiers.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unexpected herbal balance
check that Yellow Chartreuse was used.
Dominant smoke
compare a different mezcal at the same dose before changing the entire recipe.
Uneven balance
measure all four 22.5 ml portions rather than free-pouring.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
An equal-parts mezcal cocktail with herbal sweetness, Aperol bitterness and fresh lime.
Dietary and product checks
Check the exact liqueur and aperitif labels and relevant restrictions; ingredients and equipment must be assessed together.
Variations
- Any change of Chartreuse type, citrus or aperitif is a separately named and tested variation.
Where does the Naked and Famous come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
This modern reference combines mezcal with yellow herbal liqueur, a bitter aperitif and lime. The lesson compares it with Last Word and Paper Plane to show how a familiar equal-parts structure produces different flavour when its components change. The cited recipe does not establish an inventor or birthplace; neither is inferred from the spirit’s origin.
Naked and Famous questions
Which Chartreuse is specified?
Yellow Chartreuse.
What is each measured ingredient volume?
22.5 ml.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
Naked and Famous is a required study in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service, module 2: Agave and equal-parts comparisons. Compare mezcal, Aperol and yellow Chartreuse with Last Word and Paper Plane.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.