Pornstar Martini

The Pornstar Martini, also known as a Passion Star Martini, is a modern classic in the cocktail world, known for its attention-grabbing name and eye-catching presentation. 

The Pornstar Martini is made with vanilla vodka, vanilla syrup, passion fruit purée, and muddled pineapple, shaken and strained into a martini glass, and traditionally accompanied by a shot of champagne on the side.

Sweet, sour and delicious. To describe the Pornstar Martini as merely a passion fruit-flavored cocktail wouldn’t do justice to its flair or complexity.

Sure, it’s bursting with tart passion fruit and sweet pineapple flavors but there’s also the smooth taste of vanilla that balances out the sharp, tropical sweetness.

Served with a shot of champagne (or prosecco) on the side, the crisp bubbly notes of the champagne not only balance out the sweetness of the cocktail but bring with it a sense of celebration.

 Yes, you guessed it, there’s A LOT of flavors going on here!

Born in London in 2002, this cocktail was the brainchild of a late Ghanaian-born bartender, bar owner and entrepreneur. Originally dubbed the Maverick Martini after a Cape Town nightclub, it quickly gained a reputation as the ultimate drink.

 According to its creator, the goal of the name wasn’t to stir up controversy but to craft a drink that’s stylish, sexy and confident.

 In 2019, a British retail chain decided to rename their Pornstar Martini products as the Passion Star Martini. Today, both names are used interchangeably.

• Muddle the pineapple
  To start, you’ll need a slice of pineapple. Once you’ve cut a slice, remove the tough core.
  
  Since we’ll be muddling this drink, it’s important that we only use the softer bits. Use the muddler to smash up the pineapple, making sure to release all the juices.
  
  This process will also release complex proteins, which will add body to your drink and help build that foamy head on top.

• Use Ripe Passion Fruit
  Buy your passion fruits a couple of days before you plan to make this cocktail. That will allow your Passion Fruit to ripen and become sweeter and more delicious!
  
  But if you’re buying your Passion Fruit on the same day as you plan to make your cocktail, be sure to choose a ripe passion fruit. How can you tell a ripe passion fruit? It will be plump and fully colored, e.g. dark purple.
  
  Passion fruits with wrinkled skin are super ripe and have a sweeter taste than non-wrinkled fruits.

• Make your own Passion Fruit Purée
  If you can’t find passion fruit purée at your grocery store, it’s easy to make at home.
  
  Simply add the pulp of a few passion fruits to a blender, along with one teaspoon of water per fruit and some sugar to taste.
  
  Blend the mixture, then strain it through a fine mesh sieve.

• Shake it baby
  When shaking your Cocktail Shaker, remember you’re trying to wake the drink to life rather than rock it to sleep! As Rico encourages, you want to give it a powerful shake to achieve a creamy consistency, which you’ll get from the fresh pineapple juice.

• Patience is perfection – strain it properly!
  “You’ll need to double strain your drink using a Hawthorne strainer together with a fine strainer,” shares Rico.“It’s gonna take a little bit of a while just to get all of this drink out. That’s because the fresh pineapple kind of acts like a filter with all those fibers in there.” So, be patient while straining – it’ll be worth the wait trust us.

• Absolut Long Pornstar Martini
  This variation, like all “Long Drinks”, is essentially a simplified, easier-to-make version of the original. The extra mixer in long drinks make it better for, well, longer sipping.
  
  It blends Absolut Vanilia, Malibu Original, and passion fruit Jjice ,and is then garnished with a slice of pineapple, creating a tropical symphony. That’s right – you’ve got flavors of coconut, vanilla and passion fruit.
  
  What’s not to love?

• Absolut Grapefruit Passion Star Martini
  You think the name is a mouthful. Wait until you taste it! Yes, this variation of a Passion Star Martini is incredible.
  
  You’ve got the zesty notes of Absolut Grapefruit mixed with luscious passion fruit purée and a hint of sweet Vanilla Syrup, topped with a pineapple slice, half a passion fruit, and a twist of grapefruit peel. Whoah. Amazing!

• Absolut Peach Passion Star Martini
  Here’s another great variation of the Pornstar Martini, this time using peach-flavored vodka. You’ll get the juicy taste of Absolut Peach mixed with the exotic tartness of passion fruit purée and a touch of velvety vanilla syrup.
  
  It’s the perfect way to enjoy the tropics from the comfort of your own home. Best yet, it’s easy to make.

• Absolut Citron Passion Star Martini
  Now, let’s use Absolut Citron, lemon-flavored vodka to put a citrusy twist on the Pornstar Martini.
  
  Although you get the zesty zing of Absolut Citron, it still retains all the amazing passion fruit and pineapple notes and delicious vanilla tones.

Drinking a Pornstar Martini is an experience and how its served and garnished are key.

• The Pornstar Martini should be served in a traditional martini glass. Come on, it has martini in its name! Alternatively, a champagne coupe works well too.

• The Pornstar Martini is garnished with a floating passion fruit half that not only accentuates those passion fruits flavors but is also guaranteed to turns heads.

• Serve the cocktail alongside a shot of chilled champagne (or prosecco). This sparkling companion is not just for show – it’s a delightful palate cleanser to enjoy between sips of your Pornstar Martini, adding a touch of effervescence to your tropical indulgence.