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Naked & Famous
Salmon pink in colour. Mezcal adds earthy smoky complexity to this bittersweet, citrusy fresh, aperitivo Last Word riff. And indeed, getting naked can...
Matt
30th January at 00:11
Awesome! Mezcal and lime are natural together - delicious smoky and citrus, the yellow chartreuse gives some sweetness and complexity, and the (for me - Luxardo) aperitivo delivers a burst fruity brightness plus that terrific pinkish-orange tint. A great cocktail.
16th January at 21:39
simply insanely good. the fineset trip hop cocktail to date.
13th January at 07:11
Crazily delicious. My favourite Mezcal cocktail by far. It's simultaneously simple and complex. Bright citrus from both lime and the orange/grapefruit from the aperitif (I did use Select Aperitif cut with simple syrup), herbal honeyed sweetness from the Yellow Chartreuse, adorned by smoke, earth and even a very slight meatiness from the Mezcal (I used Del Maguey San Luis del Rio).
14th December 2025 at 12:53
I really like this with Del Maguey's Chichicapa Mezcal over their Vida. I think it's worth the added pour cost.
13th December 2025 at 15:10
The Mezcal used has a lot to say.
Del Maguey Vide de Muertos overpowers the other ingredients 4/5.
So I made an extra with Gusano Rojo (Yes, that's a Mezcal with a worm.. 😅) which made for a far more balanced cocktail 5/5.
Del Maguey Vide de Muertos overpowers the other ingredients 4/5.
So I made an extra with Gusano Rojo (Yes, that's a Mezcal with a worm.. 😅) which made for a far more balanced cocktail 5/5.
9th December 2025 at 04:22
Crisp and delicious. Almost too easy to drink. One of my favorites!
1st November 2025 at 21:44
Can you use Strega in place of Chartreuse or are they not close enough?
2nd November 2025 at 07:40
You can. With Strega, this becomes a Rich Witch And Famous: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37242/rich-witch-and-famous
28th September 2025 at 00:24
It's interesting and tasty, but I think I would enjoy it more with something else in place of the apertivo. Though it's growing more on me as I sip it.
16th September 2025 at 06:26
I agree with Tuber Magnatum on going heavy on your mezcal.
This is my favorite cocktail to order in a group of conservative old conformist investment managers: “Rosser, what do you want?”, ‘Have the bartender make me Naked and Famous!’
This is my favorite cocktail to order in a group of conservative old conformist investment managers: “Rosser, what do you want?”, ‘Have the bartender make me Naked and Famous!’
11th July 2025 at 23:09
10/10. Superb summer supper.
9th July 2025 at 04:05
Very minor point, but the artist that provided the inspiration for the name is Tricky, not Tricky Kid. Going to make this cocktail tonight, but probably won't end up naked and famous myself.
9th July 2025 at 08:00
Thanks for spotting this Richard...now fixed. Hope you enjoyed the cocktail!
15th June 2025 at 00:13
Having side by side with Division Bell really shows how the chartreuse bashes down the mezcal, much less smokiness to this. The chartreuse feels a bit out of place, rapidly punches you in the middle of your palate and then just leaves a licorice aftertaste. Prefer the Division Bell.
30th May 2025 at 15:31
Made again yesterday with Gracias a Dios mezcal, Meunier Altitude Genepy, lemon juice, and Buiese Lusor instead of Aperol. Added some simple syrup to rebalance, since both the Meunier and Lusor are drier than their counterparts. Overall a successful modification. The Lusor adds more bitterness and complexity than Aperol, and can stand up to the mezcal.
29th May 2025 at 19:06
always a bit worrying when a cocktail looks simple - but this one is delicious!
13th April 2025 at 16:48
Not having any Yellow I made this with Green Chartereuse. Also ran out of Mezcal halfway so used bacanora tequila as it is quite smokey. Very tasty! Thinking of calling Naked and Infamous!
25th April 2025 at 14:35
Stripped and Renowned! xD
23rd January 2025 at 22:22
Il cocktail è molto fresco ed equilibrato, aggiungerei un top di sciroppo di agave, nel caso i lime utilizzati siano troppo aspri.
10th January 2025 at 07:13
Would Suze work - any one tried it?
9th January 2025 at 00:08
As per other comments, a really excellent cocktail. I'm thinking next time, notwithstanding this is one of those equal parts cocktails, I would like to try increasing the Mezcal a tad just to give it a little more oomph. Not sure if that will throw off the balance too much; we will see!
8th January 2025 at 19:37
Wow, made this with Tequila because was out of Mezcal, will have to get some Mezcal, don't know how it could be any better but I will see. This is a keeper, surprisingly well balanced.
30th August 2024 at 20:52
Surprisingly easy to drink given the ingredients.
15th August 2024 at 01:53
Insanely good, bold and bittersweet flavour, wish yellow chartreuse wasn’t so damn hard to get
21st December 2024 at 15:21
Swapping out yellow chartreuse for Strega (more easily sourced) works beautifully here
5th July 2024 at 05:50
First time trying this. I was surprised by how nicely the Chartreuse plays with mezcal.
5/5, will make again. But I still prefer a Division Bell.
5/5, will make again. But I still prefer a Division Bell.
29th February 2024 at 21:03
5+ stars - really exceptional flavors with this perfect mix.
12th January 2024 at 19:00
Smoky mezcal riff on the Last Word -- love it!
7th January 2024 at 03:06
Oh wow!
14th October 2023 at 18:53
Made it with tanquarry gin
Nice and perfect
Nice and perfect
28th August 2023 at 22:55
It's great but I prefer Division Bell
18th June 2023 at 20:09
The first cocktail I've made with mezcal, and what a great choice - smoky and savory agave complimented by herbs and citrus. If you're short on Chartreuse ( as most of us, unfortunately) - try to sub it with Liquore Strega, worked great for me. Strega's more robust spiciness works great with mezcal IMO.
24th April 2023 at 05:44
Wow, this was delicious. I mixed it up the first night I could get my hands on some yellow Chartreuse, and so should you.
2nd February 2023 at 02:24
Absolutely brilliant