Green Chartreuse Naked and Famous
A bold, herbaceous variation of Joaquín Simó's modern classic, substituting Green Chartreuse for Yellow to create an intense, vegetal, and profoundly complex equal-parts cocktail with assertive mezcal.
28%
ABV
hard
Difficulty
coupe
Glass
History & Heritage
“A powerful variation of Joaquín Simó's 2011 Naked and Famous cocktail from Death & Co., this version substitutes Green Chartreuse for Yellow, fundamentally transforming the drink's character. The Green Chartreuse (55% ABV vs. Yellow's 43%) creates a more aggressive, herbaceous profile with prominent mint, anise, and peppery notes that can dominate the smoky mezcal if not balanced with an assertively smoky base spirit. This heavyweight variation represents the adaptability of the equal-parts template while challenging even experienced palates with its intensity.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes
Add all four ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Fill shaker two-thirds full with high-quality, cold ice cubes
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until shaker is frosty to the touch
Double-strain using both Hawthorne and fine-mesh strainers into chilled glass
Serve immediately without garnish
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use only the most robust, smoky mezcal—Del Maguey Chichicapa is ideal to stand up to Green Chartreuse
The equal-parts formula is critical but challenging—Green Chartreuse can easily overpower
Shake exactly 15-20 seconds for proper dilution and temperature
Serve in a deeply pre-chilled glass to maintain the drink's integrity
This is an advanced-level cocktail—not recommended for beginners to the Naked and Famous
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Green Chartreuse Naked and Famous.
Tamed Green
Dial back Green Chartreuse to ½ oz to better balance the herbal intensity.
Changes
Original Naked and Famous
Joaquín Simó's gentler original with Yellow Chartreuse for honeyed balance.
Changes
Last Word
The equal-parts template that inspired the Naked and Famous family.
Changes
Paper Plane
Sam Ross's bourbon-based equal-parts inspiration for the Naked and Famous.
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Last of the Oaxacans
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Naked and Famous
A quintessential modern classic created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co. in 2011. This audacious equal-parts cocktail combines smoky mezcal, honeyed Yellow Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and fresh lime juice in perfect harmony.