Naked-And-Famous - Cocktail

sour

Cocktail, Citrus, Sour, Served Up, Aperol, Shaken, Served in Cocktail Glass, Chartreuse, Mezcal

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Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. 2.25 cl mezcal, 2.25 cl yellow Chartreuse, 2.25 cl Aperol, 2.25 cl fresh lime juice

**Naked-And-Famous - Cocktail** Prepare for a journey of unexpected flavors with the **Naked And Famous Cocktail**, a vibrant, modern **Cocktail** that defies easy categorization! This intriguing drink brings together four equal parts of distinct spirits and modifiers to create a balanced, **Sour**, and utterly compelling profile. Featuring smoky **Mezcal**, herbaceous **Yellow Chartreuse**, bittersweet **Aperol**, and tart fresh **lime juice**, it offers a complex interplay of flavors – think smoky agave meets floral sweetness, rounded by bitter orange and sharp **Citrus**. It's **Shaken** and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, offering a smooth, cool sip. **Ingredients:** * 2.25 cl mezcal * 2.25 cl yellow Chartreuse * 2.25 cl Aperol * 2.25 cl fresh lime juice **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** beforehand. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, measure and pour the **mezcal**, **yellow Chartreuse**, **Aperol**, and fresh lime juice. 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** to thoroughly chill and combine the ingredients. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 6. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *fresh* lime juice is paramount for achieving the correct **Citrus** and **Sour** balance in this **Cocktail**. * The equal-parts structure makes this recipe easy to scale up for batching (just keep the ratios!). * A simple lime twist makes a classic garnish, adding a burst of **Citrus** aroma with each sip. * Experiment with different types of **Mezcal** to find your preferred level of smokiness – Espadín is a common and accessible choice. **History or Origin:** The Naked And Famous Cocktail is a relatively recent creation, developed by Joaquín Simó at the Death & Company bar in New York City in 2011. It's a variation on the classic Last Word cocktail structure (equal parts spirit, liqueur, liqueur, citrus), proving that inventive new classics can still emerge in the world of **Cocktails**. Its unique combination of **Mezcal**, **Aperol**, and **Chartreuse** quickly earned it a place among modern favorites. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the Naked And Famous sports a beautiful, inviting hue that can range from pale orange to a sunset-like blush, depending on the specific **Aperol** and **Chartreuse** used. It's a smooth, ice-free presentation, often adorned with a delicate twist of lime zest floating on the surface. **Conclusion:** Looking for a **Cocktail** that's a little adventurous? The **Naked And Famous** delivers with its bold blend of **Mezcal**, **Aperol**, **Chartreuse**, and **Citrus**. It's complex, balanced, and perfect for sipping slowly. Try this **Sour**, spirit-forward drink next time you want to explore intriguing flavor combinations.

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