I first tried a Pornstar Martini on a night out, and it instantly became a favorite. There’s something irresistible about this alcoholic drink. It’s fun, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Pornstar Martini recipe
The Pornstar Martini is a passion fruit-flavored cocktail. This drink was created and named after its vibrant and golden appearance by a London-based bartender. He believed this cocktail resembled a drink a porn star would enjoy.
The passion fruit martini is a favorite martini due to its unique taste and appearance. It strikes a perfect balance between creamy, tangy, and fizzy notes, with a signature touch—a halved passion fruit gently floating on top.
You can serve this drink with light seafood like seared scallops, sashimi, sushi rolls (such as spicy tuna tartare), ceviche, grilled prawns, and lobster. It also complements tropical desserts like coconut cream cake, passion fruit sorbet, passion fruit tart, crème brûlée, and chocolate fondue.
For savory bites, try Vietnamese spring rolls, dim sum, crispy salmon skin, chicken skin crackers, or prosciutto with melon. Soft cheeses like brie or camembert also work well. For a richer pairing, lobster risotto is a luxurious match.
Here is how to make the Pornstar Martini at home:
Basic Pornstar Martini
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 60 ml vanilla vodka
- 30 ml passion fruit liqueur
- 30 ml freshly squeezed passion fruit juice approximately 1 whole passion fruit
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- A handful of ice cubes
- 1 fresh passion fruit for garnish
- A shot of chilled Prosecco optional
Instructions
- Cut the fresh passion fruit in half. Scoop out the seeds and juice from one half and set it aside for later garnish.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, freshly squeezed passion fruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the Martini into a chilled Martini glass using a fine strainer to remove any ice chips or fruit pulp.
- Cut a small slit in the other half of the fresh passion fruit and place it on the rim of the glass as a garnish.
- If you like, serve the Pornstar Martini with a shot of chilled Prosecco on the side in a separate glass. It's traditional to take a sip of Prosecco after enjoying the Martini to cleanse the palate.
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Variations
There are several interesting variations of the Passion Star Martini. They offer different flavor profiles and experiences.
- Frozen Passion Star Martini blends the ingredients with frozen mango, passion fruit, or crushed ice for a refreshing, chilled version.
- Light and Bubbly Variation uses less vodka and passion fruit liqueur, topping the drink with prosecco for a sparkling, fruity brunch-style cocktail.
- Mocktail Version uses passion fruit juice or puree and apple juice instead of alcohol, with vanilla syrup and citrus juice to mimic the original flavors without the booze.
- Born a Star Martini is a Southern Californian twist. It uses mamey sapote syrup alongside vanilla vodka, passion fruit, lime juice, topped with dry sparkling wine and vanilla-sherry spray.
- Tropical Twist incorporates coconut rum and pineapple juice instead of vodka for a tropical flavor profile.
- Spicy Version adds chili-infused syrup and a chili garnish for a spicy kick.
- Berry Burst uses raspberry vodka and raspberry puree along with passion fruit to add a sweet tartness and colorful garnish.
- Gin Version swaps vodka for gin to introduce botanical notes.