Provocative in name and explosive in flavor, the Porn Star Martini is a popular modern classic.
And for good reason! It’s a sinfully delicious sweet-and-sour passion fruit drink.
It features vanilla vodka and plenty of sweet-tart fruity flavor. Plus, it’s usually served with a sidecar of Prosecco. How fun!
Why Is It Called a Porn Star Martini?
London-based, Ghanaian-born bartender Douglas Ankrha is the creator of this one.
The Porn Star Martini was originally called The Maverick, after a gentleman’s club in Cape Town.
But the creator changed the name to its now-infamous moniker because it “looks like something a porn star would drink.”
And the fun (yet controversial) title stuck.
Ankrha may be a bit of a shock artist, but it clearly works in his favor. The Porn Star Martini is one of the most popular cocktails in the UK to this day.
Ingredients
I’ve seen a few variations on this recipe, and they’re all delish! But here’s what the original calls for:
- Vanilla Vodka- This forms the base of the martini. Vanilla and passion fruit are a match made in flavor heaven.
- Passoã- A sweet, delicious passion fruit liqueur. Vanilla vodka may be the main ingredient, but Passoã is the star!
- Passion Fruit Puree- For an extra burst of passion fruit goodness.
- Lime Juice- It has to be fresh for the right touch of brightness.
- Vanilla Syrup- For flavor and to balance the tartness of the passion fruit puree and lime juice.
- Passion Fruit- You need 1/2 a fresh passion fruit for the garnish. Float it right in the martini with all the tasty insides facing up.
- Prosecco– An effervescent, fruity, and slightly dry counterpart to the sweet martini.
How To Make a Porn Star Martini
If you’ve never tried a Porn Star Martini before, get ready to fall in love.
It’s nothing like a robust Dirty Martini or powerful Espresso Martini. Instead, it’s super sweet and chock-full of fruity goodness.
Here’s how to make it:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vanilla vodka, Passoã, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and vanilla simple syrup.
2. Shake it vigorously for about 20-30 seconds or until the shaker feels cold.
3. Strain the liquid into a chilled coupe glass. Float the half passion fruit on top, cut side up, as a garnish.
4. Serve with a shot glass of Prosecco on the side. Enjoy!
How To Drink a Porn Star Martini
Unlike a traditional martini, the Porn Star is not served in a martini glass. Instead, you serve it in a chilled coupe glass.
The “official” way to drink it is to alternate taking sips of the martini and Prosecco – ending with the martini.
I’ve also heard some people say you should eat the fruit first. Then, sip the cocktail and finish with the shot of Prosecco.
Or, take a few sips of the martini, then pour the Prosecco into the glass to make it bubbly.
I’ve done all three, and it’s tasty no matter how you drink it!
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Porn Star Martini
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kcalThe Porn Star Martini is a popular modern classic with explosive flavor. You’ll love the sinfully delicious sweet-and-sour taste and bright color.
Ingredients
- Porn Star Martini
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1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
1/2 ounce Passoã
1 ounce passion fruit puree
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce vanilla simple syrup
Passion fruit slice, for garnish (optional)
1 shot Prosecco, served on the side
- Vanilla Simple Syrup Recipe
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Porn Star Martini
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vanilla vodka, Passoã, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and vanilla simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds or until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the liquid into a chilled coupe glass. Float the half passion fruit on top (cut side up) as a garnish.
- Serve the cocktail with a shot glass of Prosecco on the side. Enjoy!
- Vanilla Simple Syrup Recipe
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow the simple syrup to cool, then transfer to an airtight container or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh passion fruit. Instead of puree, use the flesh and seeds from a fresh passion fruit. Simply scoop them into the shaker, then follow the recipe as is.
- Always start with a cold coupe glass. Freeze it or fill it with ice water for a few minutes. Empty the glass if you’re using the ice water method.
