The porn star martini is a passion-fruit-flavoured cocktail made with vanilla-flavoured vodka, Passoã, passion fruit juice, and lime juice. It is traditionally accompanied by a chilled shot glass of prosecco.[1] The cocktail was created in 2002 by Douglas Ankrah.
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| Type | Cocktail |
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| Served | Straight up |
| Standard garnish | Passion fruit half and an accompanying shot glass of prosecco |
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| Preparation | Straight: Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain in chilled martini cocktail glass. Cut passion fruit in half and use as garnish. Pour prosecco into a chilled shot glass and serve alongside the martini. |
It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term martini into their names.
The porn star martini was reported to be the most ordered cocktail in the United Kingdom in November 2018.[2]
Origins edit
The porn star martini was invented by Douglas Ankrah (1970–2021), owner of the LAB London bar in London, United Kingdom, at his bar Townhouse in London in 2002.[3][4][5] Ankrah says that the original drink was inspired by a visit to Mavericks Revue Bar Gentlemen's Club, a nude strip club in Cape Town, South Africa.[6][7][8]
Name controversy edit
Although the name has proved controversial, Ankrah denied that he named it to be deliberately provocative.[4] In interviews, Ankrah claimed he used the "porn star" name to evoke "a stylish and confident drink...[that's]...pure indulgence, sexy, fun and evocative". Ankrah also denied being a fan of pornography, or idolising any porn stars in particular.[9]
In 2019, British retailer Marks & Spencer renamed their Porn Star Martini products to Passion Star Martini, following complaints that the name normalised pornography.[10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Abraham, Lena (12 October 2018). "Porn Star Martinis". Delish.com. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Shaw, Lucy (14 November 2018). "Porn Star Martini named UK's favourite cocktail". The Drinks Business. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Obituaries, Telegraph (September 2, 2021). "Douglas Ankrah, 'mixologist' who invented the Pornstar Martini – obituary" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Eastmond, Nigel. "Pornstar Martini – The Nosey Chef".
- ^ "Mavericks Cape Town: Premier Strip Club Cape Town". Mavericks Gentlemen's Club. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Strip clubs in Cape Town, Mavericks Gentlemen's Club Cape Town". capetownmagazine.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Dean, Peter (4 November 2017). "Douglas Ankrah opens up on LAB Bar, Pornstar and current trends". TheBuyer.net. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Nazir, Sahar (29 August 2019). "M&S changes Porn Star Martini name as it was "normalising porn"". Retail Gazette. Retrieved 29 August 2019.