Paul Kushner
The Porn Star Martini isn’t just any drink; it’s a colorful, exciting mix that will take your taste buds on a trip. Its unusual combination of sweet and sour tastes makes it ideal for adventurers who want to try something different. This drink is so good that I’ll show you how to prepare it at home and why you should.
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Tasting Notes
The Porn Star Martini is a cocktail that will satisfy all of your senses. It has the tropical sweetness of passion fruit, the richness of vanilla, and the tanginess of lime to round it all out. With its effervescent bubbles, the prosecco on the side elevates the cocktail to a whole new level of deliciousness, amplifying its tastes and making each sip that much more enjoyable.
Equipment and Glassware
For a perfectly blended cocktail, all you need is a cocktail shaker, and a strainer. For the perfect temperature and an air of refined elegance, serve your Porn Star Martini in a cold martini glass.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. vanilla flavored vodka
- 1/2 oz passion fruit liqueur
- 1 oz passion fruit juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz vanilla simple syrup
- Half a passion fruit (for garnish)
- Sparkling wine (on the side)
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass (pop it in the freezer for a bit).
- In a shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake it up until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain into your chilled glass.
- Garnish with half a passion fruit on top.
- Serve with a shot of sparkling wine on the side.
Pro Tips
- Make sure you use fresh passion fruit puree for an authentic flavor. It completely transforms the taste.
- To prolong the cocktail’s cooling effect, chill the martini glass in advance.
- Get the simple syrup just right by tasting it. Feel free to add a little more sugar if you want your drink on the sweeter side.
When to Serve
When you want to splurge a little or celebrate a special occasion, the Porn Star Martini is the way to go. Due to its classy yet entertaining ambiance, it is a favorite spot for romantic evenings and social gatherings with friends.
Which Liquor Brands to Choose
Absolut Vanilia or Stolichnaya Vanil are two varieties of vanilla vodka that I highly suggest. Concerning the passion fruit liqueur, any high-quality brand would suffice; nevertheless, PassoÍ is an excellent option. Because they will have such a profound effect on the cocktail’s ultimate flavor, it’s important to pick brands that you like.
Similar Cocktails
- Lychee Martini – A tropical twist on the classic martini.
- French Martini – A smooth blend of vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur.
- Espresso Martini – Perfect for coffee lovers, combining vodka with espresso.
- Cosmopolitan – A sophisticated mix of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime.
- Vanilla Sky – A sweet vanilla-flavored cocktail for those who enjoy dessert-like drinks.
History
Douglas Ankrah invented the Porn Star Martini in 2002 while working at London’s Townhouse Bar. In addition to being tasty, Ankrah aimed to make something that would be both aesthetically pleasing and controversial. Thanks to its distinctive flavor and catchy name, the cocktail became a modern classic very fast.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz passion fruit puree or 1 fresh passion fruit
- ½ oz passion fruit liqueur such as Passoã
- ½ oz vanilla syrup or 1/2 vanilla pod and 50 ml granulated sugar
- ½ oz lime juice
- 2 oz of Prosecco or Champagne optional
- A half passion fruit to garnish
Instructions
- First, prepare your chilled coupe glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, passion fruit puree, passion fruit liqueur, and vanilla syrup.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass or martini glass.
- Add a splash of Prosecco or Champagne (optional).
- Garnish with half a passion fruit and serve.
