Best Passion Fruit Martini Recipe — Sugar & Cloth (2024)

June 1, 2023March 22, 2022 by

The Passion Fruit Martini (also known as the p*rn Star Martini) is delicate, fruity and sweet co*cktail to indulge in. And we put our spin to this popular co*cktail!

The Passionfruit Martini is a true delicacy in a drink format.

Fresh passion fruit purée and liquor, fresh pineapples and vanilla vodka make up this tropical co*cktail.

There are quite a few variations of the original Passion Fruit Martini recipe.

Though it does not venture far from the original, we tweaked up this classic drink to further enhance the flavors!

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What is a Passion Fruit Martini?

Contrary to its name, the only thing the Passionfruit Martini has in common with the classic Martini is that both contain vodka.

The Passion Fruit Martini recipe was invented in 2002 by Douglas Ankrah at the LAB bar in London. And it was reportedly the most ordered drink in the UK in 2018.

Ankrah named it the “p*rn Star Martini” since it “evoked a stylish and confident drink that’s pure indulgence, sexy fun and evocative.”

And without any doubt, this Passionfruit Martini is all of those things.

If you want a non-alcohol drink with a similar flavor palette, try the popular cafe Copycat Pink Drink.

Best Passion Fruit Martini Recipe — Sugar & Cloth (3)

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make a Passion Fruit Martini?

Absolut Vodka or any vanilla vodka — Also our go-to vodka for a French 76

Passoa passion fruit liqueur

Vanilla simple syrup — The original recipe calls for vanilla sugar. However, sugar syrup dissolves easier and better than sugar.

Passion fruit puree — An added bonus not called for in the original.

Pineapple slice — Our version has a foam top not seen in the orginal due to the pineapple

Half passionfruit — To garnish

Prosecco, cava, or champagne — Served on the side as a palate cleanser and bubbly touch.

What is Passoa Liqueur?

Passoa is a passion fruit liqueur made in France. It’s ruby red, light and syrupy with a tang.

Though low in alcohol content (only 17%), it’s essential to making the p*rn Star Martini.

Notes and Tips

— Serve this co*cktail immediately since it does not contain ice. Although it’s untraditional, you can add some crushed ice to your glass.

— The purpose of the pineapple pulp is to achieve the foamy top, add another level of fruitless and a creamy texture. However, you can skip this ingredient if you do not like foam.

— You can top your co*cktail glass with sparkling wine instead of having it on the side.

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Pickle Martini
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Passion Fruit Martini Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

The Passion Fruit Martini (also known as the p*rn Star Martini) is delicate, fruity and sweet co*cktail to indulge in. And we put our spin to this popular co*cktail!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine co*cktails

Equipment

co*cktail shaker
Jigger
co*cktail strainer plus a fine mesh strainer
Muddler or blender if you prefer a smoother texture
co*cktail glasses chilled, one for the Passion Fruit Martini and a smaller one for the glass of Prosecco
Saucepan
Measuring cups
Knife
Glass jar to store the vanilla simple syrup

Ingredients

For the vanilla simple syrup:

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean sub for vanilla extract or vanilla sugar

For the Passion Fruit Martini:

1 1/2 oz Absolut Vanilla Vodka or any other vanilla vodka or vodka
1/2 ml Passoa Passion Fruit Liqueur or any other passion fruit liquor
1 oz passion fruit puree fresh or frozen
1 oz vanilla simple syrup
1 pineapple slice fresh or frozen, if using frozen chunks thaw 1 oz.
1/2 passionfruit for garnish
1 glass Prosecco wine or Cava or champagne on the side

Nutrition

Servings: 1

Calories: 393kcal

Notes

The sparkling wine on the side serves as a palate cleanser. However, you can instead top your co*cktail glass with the sparkling wine. Or accompany the martini with shot of sparkling wine.

Instructions

To make the vanilla simple syrup:

In a saucepan, pour in 1/2 cup water and 1/2 white sugar.
Slice open the vanilla bean half wise. Scrape out the interior seeds with the knife.
Add the seeds and pod to the saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Once the sugar has dissolved, let it chill for at least 30 minutes.Store in a crystal jar.

To make the Passion Fruit Martini:

In the co*cktail shaker, add the pineapple slice in chunks and muddle it until a paste is achieved. You can muddle it until a smoother texture, or even blend it in a different container for a smoother finish.
Add to the co*cktail shaker the Vodka, Passoa, vanilla syrup and passion fruit puree, and a couple of ice cubes.
Close the co*cktail shaker and shake for a couple of minutes vigorously, so the foam is made inside. If you open the co*cktail shaker and there’s no foam, keep shaking!
Strain into a chilled co*cktail glass with a co*cktail strain and a fine mesh strainer (for a double strain).
Garnish with half a passionfruit. In the second glass pour some Prosecco wine, Cava, or Champagne
Garnish with half a passionfruit. In the second glass, pour some Prosecco wine, Cava, or Champagne to serve as your palate cleanser. Enjoy!

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