Modern Classic · Last Word Variation · Strong
Naked & Famous
In the owner’s words: Smokey · Tart · Exceptional · Herbaceous
- Base
- Mezcal
- Glass
- Coupe
- Method
- Shaken
- Effort
- Intermediate · 4 min
- ABV
- 25%
Build
- Mezcalor Smoky Tequila
- Yellow Chartreuse
- Aperolor Campari (for a more bitter profile)
- Lime Juiceor Lemon Juice · Freshly squeezed
You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, Fine mesh strainer
Method — Shaken
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled (about 12-15 seconds)
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
The story
Created in 2011 by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co. in New York. Named after the song by The Strokes and inspired by the equal-parts structure of The Last Word and Paper Plane cocktails.
Variations
Some bartenders add a citrus peel garnish. The lime juice can be substituted with lemon juice for a slightly different flavor profile.
Host tips
The quality of the mezcal is crucial - use one with moderate smoke that won't overpower the other flavors.
