Porn Star Martini
This modern classic is a crowd-pleasing cocktail known for its vibrant passion fruit flavor and silky, frothy texture. Vanilla vodka and tangy lime balance the sweetness, while a sidecar of Prosecco adds a celebratory fizz. It is the perfect sophisticated drink for dinner parties or a special night in.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce passion fruit liqueur (such as Passoã)
- 1 ounce passion fruit puree (or fresh passion fruit juice)
- ½ ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ ounce vanilla simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- 1 fresh passion fruit, cut in half (for garnish)
- 2 ounces chilled Prosecco or Champagne (served on the side)
Directions
- Chill the glass: Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill.
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and vanilla simple syrup.
- Shake: Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds. You want to shake hard to aerate the drink and create the signature foam on top.
- Strain: Double strain the mixture (using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh sieve) into your chilled coupe glass to remove ice chips and fruit pulp, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Garnish: Gently float half of a fresh passion fruit on top of the foam.
- Serve: Serve immediately with the shot of chilled Prosecco on the side. The traditional way to drink it is to alternate sips of the cocktail and the sparkling wine, or pour the wine into the drink.
Optional Tips / Variations
- Fresh Fruit: If you cannot find puree, you can scoop the seeds and flesh of 2 ripe passion fruits into the shaker and muddle gently before adding the liquids.
- The Foam: The foam is crucial for holding the garnish. Ensure your puree contains some protein/fruit solids or add a splash of egg white (or aquafaba) if your puree is too thin.
- Adjusting Sweetness: If you prefer a tart drink, reduce the vanilla syrup to ¼ ounce, as the passion fruit liqueur is already sweet.
- Batched Version: You can multiply the ingredients by the number of guests and mix in a pitcher, but always shake individual servings with ice right before serving to get the proper texture.
