Virgin Pornstar Martini
The non-alcoholic counterpart to the UK's most ordered cocktail, preserving the original's theatricality and tropical flavor with passion fruit, vanilla, and citrus, served with a sparkling wine sidecar.
0%
ABV
easy
Difficulty
coupe
Glass
Flavor Profile
History & Heritage
“The Virgin Pornstar Martini emerged from the "low and no" alcohol movement of the late 2010s and early 2020s, adapting Douglas Ankrah's famous 2002 creation from Townhouse in London. The original Pornstar Martini became the UK's most ordered cocktail, and this alcohol-free version preserves the drink's essence—vibrant passion fruit, aromatic vanilla, and celebratory presentation—while making it accessible to those abstaining from alcohol. It represents the cocktail industry's shift toward inclusivity and mindful drinking.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a coupe glass for at least 15 minutes
Combine passion fruit purée, apple juice, lime juice, and vanilla syrup in a shaker
Optional: dry shake without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify
Fill shaker three-quarters full with ice cubes
Shake vigorously for a full minute until frosty cold
Double strain through Hawthorne strainer and fine-mesh sieve into chilled glass
Float half a fresh passion fruit on the foam
Serve with a shot glass of chilled non-alcoholic sparkling wine on the side
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe glass
Garnish
Slice passion fruit in half, float pulp-side up
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use high-quality, unsweetened passion fruit purée for best flavor
Vigorous shaking is essential for creating the signature foam
Serve immediately to maintain carbonation and chill
The sparkling wine sidecar acts as a palate cleanser
Pre-chill all ingredients for optimal temperature
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Virgin Pornstar Martini.
Sweeter Profile
Increases vanilla syrup for those preferring more sweetness.
Changes
Tarter Profile
Increases lime juice for a sharper, more acidic profile.
Changes
Richer Foam
Adds aquafaba for a denser, more stable foam.
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Virgin Pornstar Mojito
Adds muddled mint and tops with soda water.
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