PREP TIME 5 min
This Pornstar Martini with Gin recipe is a delightful spin-off of the original that takes this tongue-in-cheek drink into a juniper-tinged, herbaceous space. First poured with vanilla vodka as its base by a cheeky noughties’ bartender in the early 2000s, this flirty cocktail is a theatrical drink that is nonetheless easier to pour than it might look.
Here is your step-by-step guide to shaking up a passionfruit gin martini at home.
Add all ingredients except the Prosecco into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a passion fruit slice
Serve with Prosecco (or any dry sparkling wine) on the side
Ever since gin was first invented, this singular spirit has been roped in as the backbone of countless classic mixed drinks, from summer gin cocktails, to winter gin cocktails and everything in between. It pairs especially well with fruity flavours, perhaps because the juniper berries that provide its unique taste are so fresh, woodsy and green.
The flavour of passion fruit walks the fine line between sweet and tart and has an undeniable tropical vibe to it. We love the combination of passion fruit and a London Dry gin like Bulldog Gin because these flavours backfill one another in the most unexpected way – the green notes of the gin sidle up against the amethyst-hued aromas of the granadilla to come together in a lively, flirtatious cha-cha-cha.
We would go as far as to say that pretty much any fruit pairs well with gin, but there are certain fruity flavours that just really go above and beyond to create something truly special.
The gorgeous Strawberry Basil cocktail always transports us to early summer picnics in a sunny field, rich with strawberry bushes and fresh green herbs. Then there is also the Gin Bramble, with its notes of jammy sweet blackberries. Not to mention the oh-so-summery Watermelon Gin cocktail, of course!
Keen to lean into the girlish vibe that underpins the Pornstar Martini even more? We double-dare you to opt for a pink gin. Typically pink gin is a dry gin flavoured or infused with red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries or rhubarb. This innovative take on the classic gin profile will take your Pornstar Martini with Gin into an altogether more floral space – perfect for everything from hen dos, to garden parties, and more.
