The Pornstar Martini is the most ordered cocktail in the country, and for good reason. It is fruity, it is a little bit glamorous, and it comes with that cheeky shot of fizz on the side that turns one drink into a proper occasion. I have made thousands of these over the years, first behind the bar and now at Boozy, and once you get the balance right it is genuinely one of the best drinks you can put in front of people.
This is the classic Pornstar Martini, passion fruit led, smooth with vanilla and finished with a chilled shot of prosecco. It takes about five minutes and one shaker. My ingredient notes are underneath, along with the quick way to get there if you would rather not shake.
What Is a Pornstar Martini?
A Pornstar Martini is a rich, fruity vodka cocktail built from vanilla vodka, passion fruit and lime, served with a small glass of prosecco alongside. It was created in London in the early 2000s by bartender Douglas Ankrah, and it has gone on to become one of the most popular cocktails in Britain, the drink half the table orders on a night out.
The passion fruit gives it that tropical sweetness, the vanilla rounds it off, and the shot of prosecco on the side is the bit everyone loves. You take a sip of the cocktail, a sip of the fizz, and back again. It is playful and a little indulgent, which is exactly the point.
Ingredients
This makes one Pornstar Martini, with the prosecco served on the side. Scale the cocktail up evenly for a batch, and keep the prosecco in shot glasses so everyone gets the full ritual.
A Few Notes on the Ingredients
Vanilla vodka is what gives this its smooth, rounded backbone. You can use plain vodka and lean on the vanilla syrup instead, but a proper vanilla vodka does the job better and keeps the drink silky.
Passion fruit is doing the heavy lifting, and it is worth using both the liqueur and the puree. The liqueur brings depth and a little more alcohol, the puree brings that fresh, tangy fruit. Between them you get the full flavour rather than something thin and one-note.
Fresh lime juice keeps it from tipping too sweet. Passion fruit and vanilla are both rich, so the lime is what stops the whole thing becoming a pudding. Squeeze it fresh.
Prosecco on the side is not optional if you want the real thing. Keep it properly cold and pour it into a small glass to serve alongside, never into the cocktail itself. That contrast between the smooth drink and the crisp fizz is the whole experience.
Variations Worth Trying
- Tequila twist: swap the vanilla vodka for a reposado tequila for a warmer, agave-led version.
- Extra tropical: add a splash of pineapple juice for a fuller, more holiday flavour.
- Lower sweetness: cut the vanilla syrup back if you like it sharper and more passion-fruit-forward.
- Big batch: multiply everything by six, shake in two goes, and keep it in a jug in the fridge for a party, with a tray of prosecco shots ready to go.
Skip the Mixing
If you love a Pornstar Martini but not the faff of sourcing passion fruit puree and liqueur, this is exactly why I started Boozy. We make proper party cocktails, canned, chilled and ready to pour. If you would rather skip the mixing entirely, our ready-to-drink Pornstar Martini gives you that same passion fruit and vanilla serve in seconds, just add your own shot of fizz. It sits alongside the rest of our cocktail cans, from the Espresso Martini to the Peach on the Beach, all bold, bright and made for a crowd.
Pornstar Martini FAQs
What alcohol is in a Pornstar Martini?
A Pornstar Martini is made with vanilla vodka and passion fruit liqueur, with passion fruit puree, fresh lime and a little vanilla syrup. It is traditionally served with a chilled shot of prosecco on the side.
Why is a Pornstar Martini served with prosecco?
The prosecco is part of the original serve. The idea is that you alternate between the rich, fruity cocktail and the crisp, dry fizz, and the contrast between the two is what makes the drink so moreish.
Does a Pornstar Martini actually contain martini?
No. Like the Espresso Martini, it takes its name from the glass rather than the ingredients. There is no gin or vermouth in it, it is a vodka-based fruity cocktail served in a martini-style coupe.
Can you make a Pornstar Martini without passion fruit liqueur?
You can, but it will lose some depth. If you leave the liqueur out, lean a little harder on the passion fruit puree and a touch more vanilla syrup to keep it rich, otherwise it can come out thin.
Who invented the Pornstar Martini?
It was created by bartender Douglas Ankrah in London in the early 2000s, originally called the Maverick Martini. It has since become one of the best-selling cocktails in the UK.
