Earl Grey Gin MArtini
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There are many famous cocktails that spring to mind. The strong but smooth taste of an Espresso Martini, one of the current trends the Mojito which itself is available in many forms, The Cosmopolitan made famous in many chick flicks, and let’s not forget our favourite spy's Martini, shaken not stirred of course! But even this has had a bit of a change recently.
Now of course I'm talking about the Pornstar Martini. This fruity mixture of fresh ingredients mixed with the strength of Vodka is a favourite among many cocktail lovers. It often comes with a slice of passion fruit on top looking elegant in its wide Martini Glass. I had my first the other night and I must say I’m impressed, move over Mojito there could be a new king in town!
The Pornstar Martini was originally created by Douglas Ankrah - who after a bit of research turns out to be a bit of a legend in the cocktail world! And since its introduction had become a staple part of many mixologists repertoire.
I was tasked with making my pregnant friend a Mocktail version of the Pornstar Martini (see my Mocktail section), she loved the flavour of the cocktail and the fizz but obviously is off the booze whilst the bambino is brewing!
So once I had made for her I turned my attention to an alcoholic version for everyone else to enjoy. Sometimes you deserve a bit of fizz after a long week after all!
There are many famous cocktails that spring to mind. The strong but smooth taste of an Espresso Martini, one of the current trends the Mojito which itself is available in many forms, The Cosmopolitan made famous in many chick flicks, and let’s not forget our favourite spy's Martini, shaken not stirred of course! But even this has had a bit of a change recently.
Now of course I'm talking about the Pornstar Martini. This fruity mixture of fresh ingredients mixed with the strength of Vodka is a favourite among many cocktail lovers. It often comes with a slice of passion fruit on top looking elegant in its wide Martini Glass. I had my first the other night and I must say I’m impressed, move over Mojito there could be a new king in town!
The Pornstar Martini was originally created by Douglas Ankrah - who after a bit of research turns out to be a bit of a legend in the cocktail world! And since its introduction had become a staple part of many mixologists repertoire.
I was tasked with making my pregnant friend a Mocktail version of the Pornstar Martini (see my Mocktail section), she loved the flavour of the cocktail and the fizz but obviously is off the booze whilst the bambino is brewing!
So once I had made for her I turned my attention to an alcoholic version for everyone else to enjoy. Sometimes you deserve a bit of fizz after a long week after all!
How to make a pornstar martini
Taking the pulp from a passion fruit and mixing it with Vodka, Passoa, Vanilla Syrup and Lime, before topping up the glass with prosecco or champagne, this cocktail offers a sweet initial taste, cut gently with the citrus of the lime juice and the acidity of the fizz. Very Moreish!
The recipe and technique I used to make my version is slightly different to that found on various sites. I altered it according to my taste and feel it works really well! If you don’t want the fizz you could replace the top up with a passion fruit drink such as Rubicon, or like I used in the mocktail version a tropical fruit drink.
If you want the fizz but don’t like or have prosecco, soda water works just fine too although you won’t need as much syrup to offset the bitterness of the prosecco.
The recipe and technique I used to make my version is slightly different to that found on various sites. I altered it according to my taste and feel it works really well! If you don’t want the fizz you could replace the top up with a passion fruit drink such as Rubicon, or like I used in the mocktail version a tropical fruit drink.
If you want the fizz but don’t like or have prosecco, soda water works just fine too although you won’t need as much syrup to offset the bitterness of the prosecco.
Ingredients i used in my pornstar martini, if you are missing any (the passoa is quite hard to find!) click on the images to find the best prices online
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15ml lime juice (fresh or bottled)
equipment needed - If you are missing any click images to be taken to the ones i'd recommend
Martini Glass
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Cocktail Shaker
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Spirit Measure / Jigger
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Cocktail Strainers and seives
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Directions
- Cut 2 Passion fruit in half, scoop the pulp from 1 and add to cocktail shaker
- Add ice and use a muddler or spoon to release the seeds
- Add the Vodka, Passoa, Vanilla and Lime juice and shake to Mix
- Strain into a Martini glass.
- Top up glass with Champagne, Prosecco or Soda Water
- Add the Half Passion fruit for decoration.
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