Porn star martini


The porn star martini is a cold, 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.
It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term into their names.
The porn star martini is regularly reported to be the most popular cocktail in the United Kingdom.

Origins

The porn star martini was invented by Douglas Ankrah, owner of the LAB London bar in London, United Kingdom, in 1999.

Name controversy

Although the name has proved controversial, Ankrah has denied that he named it a "porn star" martini to be deliberately provocative. In interviews, Ankrah claimed he used the "porn star" name to evoke "a stylish and confident drink...….pure indulgence, sexy, fun and evocative". Ankrah has also denied being a fan of pornography, or idolising any porn stars in particular.
In 2019, British retailer Marks & Spencer was forced to rename their tinned Porn Star Martini drinks to Passion Star Martini, following complaints that the name normalised pornography.