Agave · Coupe
Naked & Famous
Smoky mezcal, tart lime and sweet herbal liqueur, with an orange-bitter finish.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
A modern classic · 2011
Joaquín Simó created the Naked & Famous in 2011. It became associated with New York’s Death & Co., though Difford’s account notes early menu appearances at Candelaria in Paris and Teardrop Lounge in Portland.
History reference · Difford’s Guide ↗ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
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Paper Plane
Whiskey · CoupeCompared with Naked & Famous, Paper Plane is much less smoky and less herbal.
Bright lemon, mellow whiskey and a bittersweet orange-herbal finish.
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The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 22.5 ml mezcal
- 22.5 ml yellow Chartreuse
- 22.5 ml Aperol
- 22.5 ml lime juice
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass Coupe
Garnish None
Recipe notes & reference
Equal 22.5 ml measures match; smoke varies substantially with the mezcal.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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