IBA
Pornstar Martini – IBA
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 13.2% ABV ∙
The Pornstar Martini shakes vanilla vodka with passion fruit liqueur and purée and vanilla sugar, served with a side of Champagne. Tropical and fragrant, with tart passion fruit against sweet vanilla and a soft foam on top; the chilled Champagne sipper alternates sharp and fruity — a celebratory drink.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Vanilla vodka 50 mlPassion fruit liqueur 20 mlPassion fruit purée 50 mlVanilla sugar 2 bsp
- Fine strain into a large chilled cocktail glass
- Serve with a shot of Brut Champagne
- Garnish with half a passion fruit
Tips
- Measure the passion fruit purée rather than improvising with fresh fruit — the fresh half on this card is the garnish, not part of the shake.
- Scoop the fresh pulp and seeds from a passion fruit half into the shaker for real fruit texture, not just liqueur.
- Serve the Champagne in a separate chilled shot glass alongside, never poured into the drink itself.
- Dust the passion fruit garnish with vanilla sugar to echo the drink's vanilla note on the nose.
History
This card reflects the Pornstar Martini as codified by the International Bartenders Association, which added the drink to its official list in 2024 under the New Era Drinks category. The IBA specification standardizes the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur and purée build, finished with a side shot of chilled Champagne, for competition and training use worldwide.
The Pornstar Martini itself was created in 2002 by London bartender Douglas Ankrah at his bar Townhouse and had grown into the UK's most-ordered cocktail by 2018.
FAQ
What is in a Pornstar Martini?
A Pornstar Martini is made with vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, and vanilla sugar, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass. It is served with a separate chilled shot of Brut Champagne and garnished with half a passion fruit.
Is a Pornstar Martini shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The drink is shaken hard with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. Shaking chills and aerates the passion fruit purée, building the light foam on top that the cocktail is known for.
Why is it called a Pornstar Martini?
Creator Douglas Ankrah named it in 2002 because he thought it was "something that a porn star would drink," and later denied the name was meant to be sexual. Despite the name, it is not a true martini — it just uses the word, like many modern drinks.
What glass is a Pornstar Martini served in?
A chilled cocktail (martini) glass, garnished with half a passion fruit. A small shot of chilled Brut Champagne is served alongside in a separate glass, meant to be sipped between mouthfuls of the drink.
