Sours
Pornstar Martini
Made with passion fruit syrup · Douglas Ankrah, London, 2002
- coupe
- none (served up)
- shake
Pornstar Martini
- 1¾ oz52 ml vanilla vodka
- ¾ oz22 ml passion fruit liqueur (Passoã)
- 1¾ oz52 ml passion fruit purée (unsweetened)
- ½ oz15 ml passion fruit syrup
- 2 oz60 ml chilled Champagne, served on the side
- Shake the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, purée and passion fruit syrup hard with ice.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe or large cocktail glass.
- Float half a passion fruit on top.
- Serve a shot glass of cold Champagne alongside to sip between mouthfuls.
Garnish: half a fresh passion fruit, cut side up
The syrup
In this recipe
Passion Fruit Syrup½ oz15 ml
Passion fruit syrup is strained passion fruit pulp mixed into rich simple syrup without cooking the fruit.
Substitution: ½ oz of our passion fruit syrup carries about the same sugar as 2 bar spoons of vanilla sugar; keep the purée and let the vanilla vodka (or a drop of vanilla extract) supply the vanilla.
As printed: vanilla sugar (2 bar spoons) as the sweetener; passion fruit comes from purée and Passoã
Where it comes from
London bartender Douglas Ankrah created it in 2002 while writing the opening menu for his Knightsbridge bar, the Townhouse, treating vanilla and passion fruit like a pastry pairing. By 2018 it was reported to be the most-ordered cocktail in the UK.
Source: IBA Official Cocktails: Porn Star Martini by International Bartenders Association.
Checked against: IBA: Porn Star Martini · Punch: Pornstar Martini (Douglas Ankrah) · Punch: Douglas Ankrah on the Pornstar Martini · Wikipedia: Porn star martini (history)
Gear for this drink
Mixology & Craft 16-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set
OXO SteeL Angled Measuring Jigger
Best for Measuring syrup into drinks
Cuisinart Fine Mesh Stainless Strainers (set of 3)
Best for Every infused or fruit syrup