Porn Star Martini Recipe

Master this iconic homemade Porn Star Martini with our best easy cocktail recipe. The perfect balance of sweet vanilla vodka and tangy passion fruit creates a luxurious craft cocktail experience. Learn how to make the authentic version with proper champagne sidecar for an impressive serve at home.

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">50ml vanilla vodka (or plain vodka with 5ml vanilla extract)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">25ml passion fruit liqueur</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml passion fruit purée</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">10ml vanilla syrup</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml fresh lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 fresh passion fruit, halved</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml chilled Prosecco (or Champagne), served on the side</li></ul>

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail shaker</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Hawthorne strainer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Fine mesh strainer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Jigger</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Martini glass</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Champagne flute</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Chill your martini glass and champagne flute by filling them with ice and water while you prepare the cocktail. A properly chilled glass maintains the cocktail's temperature longer and enhances the drinking experience.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes (about ¾ full). The ice should be fresh from the freezer for optimal chilling with minimal dilution.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Add the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, vanilla syrup, and fresh lime juice to the shaker. Measure precisely with your jigger as the balance of sweet and tart flavors is crucial to this cocktail's success.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Seal your shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds. This important step not only chills the cocktail but also creates the signature frothy texture as the passion fruit purée emulsifies with the other ingredients.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Empty the ice water from your martini glass, then double-strain the cocktail through both the Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer into the glass. This removes ice shards and passion fruit seeds for a silky smooth texture.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Float half a fresh passion fruit, cut side up, on top of the cocktail. The seeds should remain visible, adding visual appeal and an aromatic element to each sip.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Empty the ice water from the champagne flute and pour in the chilled Prosecco or Champagne. Serve this alongside the martini as a palate cleanser between sips of the sweet, fruity cocktail.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>For the authentic experience, instruct your guests to first take a sip of the cocktail, then a small sip of the Prosecco, alternating between the two to appreciate how the dry bubbles complement and cut through the sweet, creamy cocktail.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Porn Star Martini?

Porn Star Martini requires vanilla vodka (or plain vodka with vanilla extract), passion fruit liqueur, fresh passion fruit, passion fruit purée, vanilla syrup, fresh lime juice, and a sidecar of chilled Prosecco or Champagne.

How to make Porn Star Martini at home?

Learn how to make Porn Star Martini by combining vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, purée, vanilla syrup and lime juice in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to create a frothy texture, double-strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with half a passion fruit, and serve with a Prosecco sidecar.

Why is a champagne sidecar served with this passion fruit cocktail?

The champagne sidecar provides a palate-cleansing contrast to the sweet, creamy cocktail. The dry bubbles cut through the richness, enhancing the tropical flavour experience. This dual-serve presentation is also part of the cocktail's signature sophisticated appeal.

What can I substitute for passion fruit purée if I can't find it?

If passion fruit purée isn't available, you can make your own by blending the pulp of 2-3 ripe passion fruits with a teaspoon of sugar and straining. Alternatively, use passion fruit juice mixed with a dash of simple syrup for sweetness and body.

What's the history behind this iconic vanilla-passion fruit cocktail?

Created by London bartender Douglas Ankrah in the early 2000s, this cocktail earned its provocative name because Ankrah believed it was something people would order if they were a "porn star." Its balanced flavour profile and theatrical presentation quickly made it a global favourite.

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