Passion Fruit Martini (Pornstar Martini) Recipe
Vanilla vodka, passion fruit and lime, with a shot of prosecco on the side.
The Passion Fruit Martini, better known as the Pornstar Martini, is a shaken cocktail of vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, lime and vanilla syrup, served with a small glass of sparkling wine on the side. It is sweet, tart and tropical, and it has been one of the best-selling cocktails in the United Kingdom for years.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vanilla vodka Or plain vodka and vanilla syrup
- 15 ml Passion fruit liqueur Such as Passoã
- 30 ml Passion fruit purée
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Vanilla sugar syrup
- 0.5 Fresh passion fruit For the garnish
- 50 ml Prosecco or champagne Served in a shot glass on the side
Garnish: Half a passion fruit
How to Make a Passion Fruit Martini (Pornstar Martini)
- Chill a coupe or martini glass.
- Add the vodka, passion fruit liqueur, purée, lime juice and vanilla syrup to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Double strain into the chilled glass.
- Float half a passion fruit on top, cut side up.
- Serve with a shot glass of chilled prosecco on the side.
Best Bottles for a Passion Fruit Martini (Pornstar Martini) in India
Vanilla vodka is the original base
Plain vodka, with vanilla syrup for the flavour
Softer texture for a silkier drink
Add 5ml of vanilla syrup
Prices are the lowest listed India price and vary by state. Check each spirit page for the full state-wise table.
Tips for a Better Passion Fruit Martini (Pornstar Martini)
- Shake hard. The purée creates the foam top, and a weak shake leaves the drink flat.
- Sip the prosecco between mouthfuls. It is a palate cleanser, not a mixer.
- No vanilla vodka? Use plain vodka with vanilla syrup, or add 2 drops of vanilla extract to the shaker.
About the Passion Fruit Martini (Pornstar Martini)
Douglas Ankrah created the drink in London in 2002 at The Townhouse in Knightsbridge. He was also a co-founder of LAB (London Academy of Bartenders) in Soho, where it became famous. He first called it the Maverick Martini, after a club in Cape Town, and later renamed it. Ankrah said the name was meant to sound bold and playful and had no other meaning.
The format is unusual. The cocktail arrives with half a passion fruit floating on top and a shot of champagne or prosecco beside it. The sparkling wine is meant to be sipped between mouthfuls as a palate cleanser, not poured in.
It has repeatedly topped lists of the most ordered cocktails in the United Kingdom and is widely popular in Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands. Many retailers and bars now list it as a Passion Fruit Martini or Passion Star Martini. Like the Espresso Martini, it contains no gin or vermouth and is a martini in glass shape only.
Passion Fruit Martini (Pornstar Martini) Variations
- Frozen Passion Fruit Martini: blend with a cup of ice.
- Spicy Passion Fruit Martini: add 2 thin slices of red chilli to the shaker.
- Tequila Passion Fruit Martini: tequila blanco in place of vodka.
- Virgin Passion Fruit Martini: passion fruit purée, apple juice, lime and vanilla syrup, with alcohol-free sparkling wine on the side.
- Lychee Martini: another fruit-led vodka martini.
Frequently Asked Questions
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