| Porn star martini | |
| Type: | cocktail |
| Flaming: | no |
| Gin: | alternative to vodka |
| Vodka: | yes |
| Vermouth: | no |
| Other: | Passoã |
| Served: | Straight up |
| Garnish: | Passion fruit half and an accompanying shot glass of prosecco with coffee |
| Drinkware: | cocktail |
| Ingredients: |
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| Prep: | Straight: Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain in chilled martini cocktail glass. Cut passion fruit in half and use as garnish. Pour prosecco into a chilled shot glass and serve alongside the martini. |
The porn star martini is a passion-fruit-flavoured cocktail made with vodka, Passoã, passion fruit juice, and lime juice. It is traditionally accompanied by a chilled shot glass of prosecco.[1] The cocktail was created in 2002 by Douglas Ankrah.
It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term martini into their names.
The porn star martini was reported to be the most ordered cocktail in the United Kingdom in November 2018.[2]
The porn star martini was invented by Douglas Ankrah (1970–2021), owner of the LAB London bar in London, United Kingdom, at his bar Townhouse in London in 2002.[3] [4] [5] Ankrah says that the original drink was inspired by a visit to Mavericks Revue Bar Gentlemen's Club, a nude strip club in Cape Town, South Africa.[6] [7] [8]
Although the name has proved controversial, Ankrah denied that he named it to be deliberately provocative. In interviews, Ankrah claimed he used the "porn star" name to evoke "a stylish and confident drink...[that's]...pure indulgence, sexy, fun and evocative". Ankrah also denied being a fan of pornography, or idolising any porn stars in particular.[9]
In 2019, British retailer Marks & Spencer renamed their Porn Star Martini products to Passion Star Martini, following complaints that the name normalised pornography.[10]