After visiting a gentleman’s club in Cape Town, the Townhouse Bar bartender Douglas Ankrah believed this cocktail recipe was the ultimate drink choice for pornstars.
But what he didn’t know was this drink would eventually become a famous addition to cocktail menus all around the world.
Some call it the Maverick Martini, some refuse to refer to it by its scandalous name, but everyone who tries this Porn Star Martini cocktail recipe.
Here’s how you can make this cocktail and enjoy it in style.
How to Make a Porn Star Martini
First, gather the following ingredients:
- 3 oz vanilla vodka
- 3 oz passion fruit purée
- 1 oz passion fruit liqueur
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple sugar syrup
- Chilled Champagne, sparkling wine, or prosecco
Mix the vanilla-flavored vodka, passion puree and liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Then, fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to ensure all the ingredients are perfectly mixed and well chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass using a double strain. This will give your drink a velvety texture that you’d typically find on Lab Bar, where the Porn Star Martini continues to shine.
To add a touch of elegance, garnish the drink with half a passion fruit on top. You can also garnish with vanilla sugar on top or serve next to a slice of fresh passion fruit on a coupe glass for the ultimate twist.
Calories and Alcohol Content
Here’s the general nutrition information you can expect with these cocktail recipes:
- Nutrition calories: 150-200 calories per serving
- Nutrition information: 0.5g fat, 19g carbs, 0.8g protein
- Alcohol content: 15-20% ABV (alcohol by volume)
Ingredient & Serving Alternatives
Although the trademark recipe requires three ounces of vanilla vodka, you can experiment with other flavors like citrus, raspberry, or coconut. And, instead of the one-ounce passion fruit liqueur, you can add mango, pineapple, or peach.
While most people prefer serving these cocktails in martini glasses, you can also use a chilled cocktail glass. This sweet martini is best served with chilled prosecco, ice, and a slice of passion fruit, but if you don’t like prosecco, you can stick to wine.
Try serving these cocktails alongside a fruit platter, creamy vanilla dessert, or seafood delights. These foods will complement the sweet taste of the martini, while the prosecco will wash it all away in a sip.
Passion Fruit Martini Recipe Variations
Drinking the night away with a fresh passion fruit martini sounds like a dream, but it may not be for everybody.
Here are some tasty variations of the original drink:
- Tropical Passion Bliss: Add an island twist by substituting vodka with coconut rum. Top it off with a shot of club soda for a bubbly feel.
- Passion Malibu Martini: Indulge in the taste of Malibu rum by blending it with cranberry and pineapple juices instead of passion fruit puree. Pour in an iced highball glass, and enjoy!
- Hawaiian Passion Surge: Combine the classic ingredients in a cocktail shaker, then top them all off with grapefruit juice and a lime wheel garnish.
Wrapping Up
Mixed from the essence of passion fruit, lime juice, and vanilla-scented vodka, this cocktail offers a delicious escape into the world of real drinking sensations.
Whether you enjoy it as a solo drink or accompany it with its tasty variations, garnish options, and food pairing – we’re sure that once you try it, you’ll return for more without fail.
