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Shaken · one serving

Naked and Famous

An equal-parts smoky, bitter, herbal, and citrus cocktail built around mezcal.

Short answer

Naked and Famous is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, yellow herbal liqueur, orange aperitif, and lime juice. An equal-parts smoky, bitter, herbal, and citrus cocktail built around mezcal. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Naked and Famous ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Naked and Famous ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Yellow Herbal Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange Aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: None

Method

How to make Naked and Famous

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a cocktail glass thoroughly before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts mezcal, yellow herbal liqueur, bitter orange aperitif, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until fully chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass for a clean surface.

  6. 06

    Confirm the glass is free of ice fragments and serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Naked and Famous taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Naked and Famous questions

What is in a Naked and Famous?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, yellow herbal liqueur, orange aperitif, and lime juice.

How long does a Naked and Famous take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Naked and Famous prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Naked and Famous alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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