Pornstar Martini recipe
Vanilla vodka meets passion fruit in the drink that dominated every bar menu from 2010 to now. Served with a sidecar of Champagne because why not.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe ·
Time: 4 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: Modern Classics
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vanilla Vodka (or plain vodka + 0.25 oz vanilla syrup)
- 1 oz Passion Fruit Puree
- 0.5 oz Passoa (passion fruit liqueur)
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Vanilla Syrup
- Shot Prosecco (served on the side)
How to make a Pornstar Martini
- Add vanilla vodka, passion fruit puree, Passoa, lime juice, and vanilla syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 12-15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Float half a passion fruit on top, cut side up.
- Serve with a shot glass of Prosecco on the side — sip alternately.
Garnish
Half a passion fruit floating on top.
Pro tip
The Prosecco sidecar isn't decoration — you're meant to alternate sips between the cocktail and the bubbly. It cleanses your palate and makes each sip of the cocktail taste fresh again. If you can't find Passoa, use any passion fruit liqueur or increase the puree.
History of the Pornstar Martini
Created in 2002 by Douglas Ankrah at the Townhouse bar in London. Originally called the 'Maverick Martini,' Ankrah renamed it because he wanted it to look and taste as bold and provocative as a porn star. Despite the name controversy, it became the UK's most-ordered cocktail by 2018 and has since conquered menus worldwide.
Flavour profile
Tropical, Vanilla, Sweet, Tart
Variations
- Virgin Star Martini — Skip the vodka, use passion fruit juice + vanilla syrup + soda
- Mango Star — Replace passion fruit with mango puree
- Espresso Pornstar — Add 0.5 oz espresso for a caffeinated twist
Practise making the Pornstar Martini in the free Virtual Bar game.