There are a few variations of how to make the pornstar martini, and making your own at home will depend on you having specific spirits (if you want to follow the most original recipe) but once you’ve mastered it you’ll be the drink-providing life of your other half’s next party. Origin Of The Porn Star Martini The Boston Shaker: Is made up of a metal tin and glass cup, it doesn't have a built-in strainer. It's the shaker you'll usually see in bars and the professional's choice.

If you don’t have vanilla vodka on hand, using standard vodka is fine (but vanilla infused vodka is best). It also doesn’t matter whether you drink it with Prosecco, champagne or another type of sparkling wine. Use whatever you want. The pornstar martini may be referred to as more of a feminine drink, but ultimately, it’s alcoholic, and it’s delicious, so you should definitely make sure you drink them. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with fresh lime slices or berries if desired. Enjoy! Dean, Peter (4 November 2017). "Douglas Ankrah opens up on LAB Bar, Pornstar and current trends". TheBuyer.net . Retrieved 29 August 2019. We add just a drop of vanilla extract to the drink, (you know, the small bottles you find in a baking section of a supermarket). What this means for us, is that the only open bottles that remain at the end of an event are just Vodka. For the customer (hopefully you) it’s just vodka, which we’re sure you’ll be happy to have in your cupboard or liqueur cabinet and you’ll know what you can do with it. Less wastage and less cost.

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Obituaries, Telegraph (September 2, 2021). "Douglas Ankrah, 'mixologist' who invented the Pornstar Martini – obituary"– via www.telegraph.co.uk. It’s meant to be drunk by first eating the passionfruit garnish, then drinking the shot of sparkling wine and finally finishing it up by sipping at the pornstar martini. Variations a b DeCiccio, Emily (1 October 2017). "The Porn Star Martini: The story behind this provocative, tasty drink". Fox News . Retrieved 29 August 2019. Kate Malczewski (August 17, 2021). "Pornstar Martini creator Douglas Ankrah dies". The Spirits Business. A Pornstar Martini should be served in very cold martini glasses and garnished with a piece of passion fruit. There should be a shot (about 45mls) of prosecco or champagne on the side.

To make a frozen variation, blend the mix with a scoop of crushed ice. Serve alongside a shot of sparkling wine and with the same passionfruit garnish.

Why is it called a Pornstar Martini?

Clients, guests, customers, whoever you have in front of you always like to see the alcoholic element poured separately. Whether they say it out loud or not, it is still in their mind. Questions such as “How strong is this” or “Hang on, he’s pulling my leg here” will often be at the forefront of someone’s mind. Also, if you pour a pre-made bottle there is no sense of drama or anticipation. The Cobbler Shaker: Also known as a 3 piece shaker, is inexpensive and good for beginners as it has a built-in strainer in the lid. Douglas created his own simple Vanilla Syrup and despite recommending a few vanilla vodka options, the reason behind it all was ease and efficiency. He always remained a user of his own homemade Vanilla Syrup.