The Pornstar Martini cocktail is a modern, indulgent crowd-pleaser with an unmistakably provocative name. It brings together the exotic intensity of ripe passion fruit with the smooth sweetness of vanilla vodka, while a side serve of champagne adds an extra layer of luxury. Despite the name, this drink has little to do with a traditional martini—nor with what the first half of its name might suggest. Instead, “Pornstar” hints at a bold, glamorous, and slightly cheeky lifestyle rather than anything literal.
History
Several stories circulate about how the cocktail got its name. Some claim it was first ordered by an adult film star, while others say its creator drew inspiration from the scent of a perfume worn by a stripper. What is well documented, however, is the cocktail’s true origin. The Pornstar Martini was created in the early 2000s by Douglas Ankrah, a celebrated London bartender, at the Townhouse bar in Knightsbridge. From there, it quickly gained international popularity and became a modern classic.
Ingredients
1 ⅔ oz (50 ml) vanilla vodka
1 ⅔ oz (50 ml) dry champagne
⅔ oz (20 ml) passion fruit purée
⅔ oz (20 ml) passion fruit liqueur
⅓ oz (10 ml) sugar syrup
½ oz (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
How to Make a Pornstar Martini Cocktail
Fill a shaker with ice, then add all the ingredients except the champagne. Shake vigorously to properly combine and chill the mixture. Next, strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Serve the champagne in a separate glass, allowing guests to either pour it into the drink or enjoy it on the side, depending on their preference.
Serving and Garnish
Presentation plays an important role with the Pornstar Martini. It is traditionally served in a coupe or classic cocktail glass, topped with half a fresh passion fruit floating on the surface. The champagne is usually presented in a small flute alongside the cocktail, reinforcing the drink’s indulgent, celebratory character.
Calorie Content
One serving of a Pornstar Martini contains approximately 200–250 calories. Most of the calories come from the sugar syrup and passion fruit liqueur, while the natural sugars in the passion fruit purée also contribute. Additionally, the champagne adds a modest amount of extra calories to the overall total.