The Pornstar Martini

The Pornstar Martini is one of the most popular cocktails in the UK and is viewed as a modern classic. The cocktail was created in 2002 by bartender and LAB (London Academy of Bartending) bar founder Douglas Ankrah at The Townhouse bar in Knightsbridge. He first named the cocktail the Maverick Martini, in recognition to a sketchy club in Cape Town, but later changed the name to the Porn Star Martini. “I called it the Porn Star Martini because I thought it was something that a porn star would drink. It’s pure indulgence, sexy, fun and evocative,” Douglas Ankrah said. This is an adapted recipe. The original recipe calls for 50mL Vanilla Vodka, 20mL Passionfruit Liqueur, 50mL Passionfruit Puree and 2 Bar Spoons of Homemade Vanilla Sugar.

INGREDIENTS 

• 60mL Vodka 
• 30mL Passionfruit Puree 
• 30mL Vanilla Syrup 
• 15mL Fresh Lime Juice
• Prosecco or Champagne

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients (except the sparkling wine) to your cocktail shaker

2. Shake with ice

3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass

4. Garnish with half a passionfruit (sprinkle with vanilla sugar, optional)

5. Serve with a shot glass of prosecco or Champagne