Pornstar Martini 2026: Official Douglas Ankrah recipe + 10 variations

The Pornstar Martini, created in 2002 by Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse Bar in London, is one of the most consumed cocktails in the world. Base: vanilla vodka, passion fruit, lime, prosecco. Characteristic: martini glass accompanied by a separate shot of chilled prosecco.

Official Recipe (Townhouse Bar 2002)

5 cl vanilla vodka (Cariel, Absolut Vanilia or homemade vanilla), 1.5 cl passion fruit liqueur (Passoã or homemade), 2.5 cl fresh passion fruit juice, 1.5 cl lime juice, 1 cl vanilla syrup. Shake vigorously with ice, double-strain into a pre-chilled martini glass, garnish with half a passion fruit. Serve with a separate shot of chilled dry prosecco (4 cl).

History and phenomenon

Douglas Ankrah was inspired by an experience in Cape Town in 2002 and first created the "Maverick Martini" which he renamed "Pornstar Martini" for its provocative side. It became the signature cocktail of the Townhouse, then exploded globally in the 2010s-2020s. Today it is the most ordered cocktail in England.

10 signature variations

1. Pornstar Champagne (substitute prosecco with brut champagne), 2. Pornstar Frozen (blender + crushed ice), 3. Pornstar Mocktail (alcohol-free, kombucha + juice), 4. Pornstar Tropical (mango + pineapple), 5. Pornstar Spicy (chili), 6. Pornstar Mezcal (mezcal instead of vodka), 7. Pornstar Elderflower (De Michellot verbena + elderflower twist), 8. Pornstar Verbena (De Michellot verbena + passion fruit), 9. Pornstar Anisette (De Michellot anisette + passion), 10. Pornstar Calvados (Calvados + passion).

Bartender tips

Vanilla: use real Madagascar vanilla bean for premium version. Passion fruit: scrape the seeds for authentic texture. Prosecco: must be dry and chilled (-2°C) served separately in a shot. Martini glass: pre-chill for 5 min in the freezer.

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