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Pornstar Martini cocktail recipe

total time 5 MINS | serves 1 | standard drinks per serve 2.2 approx.

Read time 4 Mins

Posted 17 Jul 2025

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Dan’s Daily


The Pornstar Martini comes with a shot of sparkling wine on the side

With its cheeky name and fresh flavours, this is the ultimate party drink.

About the cocktail

The Pornstar Martini is hot. “It’s the number one cocktail in the world right now,” says Jessica Nguyen, home cook and expert entertainer. Like so many cheekily named cocktails before it (Sex on The Beach and Hanky Panky among them), it’s a fun drink that’s having a real moment. “It has two elements: the first, a martini glass of passionfruit, vodka and vanilla syrup; the second, a side of Champagne, prosecco or any sparkling wine. The sparkling cuts through the sweetness of the Martini and makes it really fun to drink,” says Jessica.

If you love a Classic Martini, this isn’t going to float your boat. But if you prefer a sweet and fruity riff, like the French Martini, then this zesty twist could become your new go-to party drink. Pornstar Martinis are best mixed one or two at a time, so they’re ideal to share with your VIPs on special occasions. “Think of the Pornstar Martini like a really expensive serum,” says Jessica. Serve it up to kick off those evenings when you’re wearing your sparkliest shoes and plan to dance all night.

Watch: How to make a Pornstar Martini

Ingredients

  • 15mL lime juice
  • 15mL vanilla syrup
  • 15mL passionfruit liqueur
  • 40mL vanilla vodka
  • Pulp of 1 passionfruit
  • 60mL Champagne or other sparkling wine
  • Glass: martini or coupe plus a shot or small glass
  • Garnish: half a passionfruit husk

Method

  1. Pop your glasses in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill first – you want them nice and frosty 
  2. Add all ingredients, except sparkling wine, into a cocktail shaker. Set aside one half of the empty passionfruit for garnish  
  3. Add ice to the tin and shake until the outside is chilled
  4. Double strain the mix into a glass, pour the sparkling wine into a small glass alongside it, and serve them together
  5. Place the passionfruit husk on the glass as garnish

Jessica’s top tips

What’s with the glasses in the freezer? “All cocktails are better when cold,” Jessica says. If you’re planning to make these for a crowd, be sure to pick up a bag of ice so you have plenty to shake with, and also chill the glasses before pouring – a quick stint in the freezer makes all the difference. 

And what about that little serve of sparkling wine on the side? It’s there to balance the tang from the passionfruit in the cocktail, so sip on the bubbles after you take a sip or two of the cocktail. That means you’ll want to choose a style of sparkling wine that you like best. If you’re not sure, we think prosecco is an especially crisp and refreshing palate cleanser that will do the job nicely. 

The top of the Pornstar Martini
The Pornstar Martini cocktail is fresh and fruity
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  1. What is a Pornstar Martini? 
    A Pornstar Martini is a popular cocktail made with vanilla vodka, passionfruit liqueur, fresh passionfruit, vanilla syrup and lime juice, and it is served with a shot glass of Champagne or sparkling wine alongside it. 

  2. Why is it called a Pornstar Martini? 
    This cocktail was created in London by Douglas Ankrah in 2002. While it was initially called the Maverick Martini, named after a bar in Cape Town, it quickly got its more provocative name, which reflects the cocktail’s seductive and showy qualities. 

  3. How do you drink a Pornstar Martini? 
    The shot glass or small serve of sparkling wine that comes with the cocktail is there to be sipped between sips of the Pornstar Martini. This is to balance out the cocktail’s fruity, vanilla sweetness and tang of the drink.