Pornstar Martini
A modern vodka cocktail combining passion fruit, vanilla and fresh lime, finished with half a fresh passion fruit and traditionally served with chilled Prosecco on the side.
Pornstar Martini Recipe
- Vodka 40 ml
- Passion fruit liqueur 20 ml
- Passion fruit purée 30 ml
- Vanilla syrup 10 ml
- Lime juice 15 ml
- Prosecco 40 ml, served on the side
- Fresh passion fruit 1 half fruit
- Ice 200g for shaking
Make it properly
- Add the vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, vanilla syrup and fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker generously with ice and shake hard until properly chilled.
- Fine strain into a chilled coupe or Martini glass.
- Place half a fresh passion fruit cut-side up on the surface of the cocktail.
- Pour the chilled Prosecco into a small glass and serve it alongside the cocktail.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD PORNSTAR MARTINI?
A good Pornstar Martini should be intensely fruity without becoming overly sweet. Passion fruit should dominate the aroma and flavour, while fresh lime provides enough acidity to keep the cocktail bright and refreshing.
Vanilla should sit quietly underneath the fruit rather than making the drink taste like dessert. Vodka provides the structure, while the passion fruit liqueur adds another layer of tropical fruit character.
The Prosecco is important too. Served separately, its dryness and carbonation provide a refreshing contrast to the rich, fruit-forward cocktail.
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PORNSTAR MARTINI: RECIPE, INGREDIENTS & TIPS
A practical guide to making a balanced Pornstar Martini, from choosing the right passion fruit purée and vanilla syrup to shaking, garnishing and serving the traditional glass of sparkling wine on the side.
THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A PORNSTAR MARTINI
The Pornstar Martini relies heavily on passion fruit, so the quality and balance of the fruit ingredients make a noticeable difference.
For the vodka, choose a clean, smooth vodka that provides structure without competing with the passion fruit and vanilla.
Passion fruit liqueur reinforces the tropical character and adds sweetness and depth.
For the fruit component, Drinkero recommends Le Fruit de Monin Passion Fruit Purée. Its concentrated passion fruit character provides the intense tropical flavour and smooth texture needed for the cocktail.
For the vanilla, we recommend Le Sirop de Monin Vanille. Only a small amount is needed to round out the acidity and add the soft vanilla note associated with the classic recipe.
Fresh lime juice is essential. It provides the acidity needed to balance the passion fruit purée, liqueur and syrup.
Finally, serve the cocktail with dry, well-chilled Prosecco and half a fresh passion fruit for the classic presentation.
HOW TO BALANCE A PORNSTAR MARTINI
The foundation of our Pornstar Martini is 40 ml vodka, 20 ml passion fruit liqueur, 30 ml passion fruit purée, 10 ml vanilla syrup and 15 ml fresh lime juice.
The passion fruit purée provides the main fruit character, while the liqueur reinforces the flavour and adds sweetness.
The 10 ml vanilla syrup is deliberately restrained. Too much vanilla syrup can quickly make the cocktail heavy and overly sweet.
Fresh lime is what keeps everything in balance. Its acidity cuts through the sweetness and makes the passion fruit taste brighter.
The result should taste tropical and fruity first, lightly vanilla underneath, with a clean acidic finish.
THE STORY BEHIND THE PORNSTAR MARTINI
The Pornstar Martini is a modern classic created in London by bartender Douglas Ankrah in the early 2000s.
Despite its name, it is not a traditional Martini. Instead, it was designed as a bold, glamorous and fruit-forward vodka cocktail centred around passion fruit and vanilla.
Its unusual presentation helped make it instantly recognisable: a bright passion fruit cocktail served with half a fresh passion fruit on top and a separate glass of sparkling wine alongside it.
The drink quickly became especially popular in the UK and across Europe and is now one of the best-known modern cocktail creations.
TECHNIQUE: SHAKE HARD & FINE STRAIN
The Pornstar Martini contains fruit purée and syrup, so it benefits from a vigorous shake.
Fill the shaker generously with ice and shake hard for around 10–15 seconds. This chills the drink, provides the necessary dilution and properly combines the thicker passion fruit purée with the other ingredients.
Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled glass. This removes small pieces of ice and fruit solids and gives the finished drink a smoother texture.
Do not shake the Prosecco with the cocktail. Keep it cold and sparkling and serve it separately.
HOW TO SERVE A PORNSTAR MARTINI
Serve the Pornstar Martini in a chilled coupe or Martini glass.
Place half a fresh passion fruit cut-side up on top of the cocktail. This is the signature garnish and reinforces the fresh passion fruit aroma.
Serve approximately 40 ml of well-chilled Prosecco in a small glass alongside the cocktail.
The Prosecco is traditionally enjoyed separately rather than poured directly into the cocktail, although guests can choose how they prefer to drink it.
Serving options:
- Classic: Coupe glass + ½ passion fruit + Prosecco on the side
- Martini style: Martini glass + ½ passion fruit
- Simpler presentation: Coupe glass + passion fruit garnish without the separate Prosecco glass
- Extra fresh: Spoon a small amount of fresh passion fruit pulp onto the finished cocktail
Questions about the Pornstar Martini
What is a Pornstar Martini made with?
A Pornstar Martini typically combines vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, vanilla syrup and fresh lime juice, with Prosecco served alongside.
Why is Prosecco served with a Pornstar Martini?
The dry, sparkling Prosecco provides a refreshing contrast to the rich, fruity cocktail. Traditionally it is served in a separate small glass.
Do you pour the Prosecco into a Pornstar Martini?
Traditionally, no. It is served on the side and enjoyed separately, although there is no problem with adding it to the cocktail if you prefer.
What passion fruit purée should I use?
Drinkero recommends Le Fruit de Monin Passion Fruit Purée for its strong tropical flavour, smooth consistency and convenient use in cocktail recipes.
What vanilla syrup should I use?
Drinkero recommends Le Sirop de Monin Vanille. Around 10 ml per cocktail provides enough vanilla character without overwhelming the passion fruit.
Do I need fresh passion fruit?
It is not required for the liquid recipe, but ½ fresh passion fruit per cocktail gives the Pornstar Martini its classic garnish and adds fresh aroma.
Can I make Pornstar Martinis for a group?
Yes. Choose whether you're making 6, 12, 24 or 48 Pornstar Martinis and Drinkero calculates the vodka, passion fruit ingredients, vanilla syrup, lime juice, Prosecco and garnish quantities you need.
Is the Porn Star Martini an official IBA cocktail?
Yes. The Porn Star Martini is included in the International Bartenders Association’s official cocktail list as a New Era cocktail. See the IBA’s official Porn Star Martini recipe for the classic specification.