This Passion Fruit Martini, also known as the Pornstar Martini, is a little tart, a little sweet, and full of citrusy flavor. Made with passion fruit puree and vodka, you can't go wrong with this tropical cocktail!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Has all the tropical flavors you crave in one glass, just like my Passionfruit Margarita and my Guava Passion Fruit Cocktail
- The color of this drink is pretty spectacular, making it even more fun to drink.
- Also widely known as a Pornstar Martini, a popular drink that first became a hit in the 2000s and remains a favorite at bars and parties today
- Fully customizable: make it sweeter or sourer, and use flavored vodka or regular vodka depending on what you have on hand
- If you love passion fruit as much as I do, check out my collection of the Best Passion Fruit Recipes Ever!
How to Make Passion Fruit Puree
If you can find fresh, ripe passion fruit, you can make your own puree. You will need at least 2-3 passion fruits for this cocktail.
Cut each passion fruit in half and dig out the middle with a spoon. Stir the pulp and then use a mesh strainer to remove the seeds. You can also use your spoon to lightly press on the pulp to get all of the goodies you want through the sieve.
If you purchase frozen passion fruit, allow it to thaw in the fridge or on the countertop. If there are chunks of fruit, give it a quick zip in a food processor or a blender. You can also find passion fruit puree online.
🍸 Top Tip
Chill your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes beforehand for an extra cold, professional finish.
How to Make a Passion Fruit Martini (AKA Pornstar Martini)
Once your passion fruit puree is ready, this cocktail comes together in just a couple of minutes.
- Step 1: Add fresh ice to a cocktail shaker along with the vanilla vodka, passion fruit puree, orange liqueur, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Secure the lid and shake for 10 to 12 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold to the touch.
- Step 2: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass. Double straining catches any passion fruit seeds or small ice shards, so you get a smooth, clean pour every time.
- Step 3: Garnish if desired and serve immediately. For the classic bar-style presentation, serve with a small shot of Prosecco on the side to sip between bites of the passion fruit garnish, or top the glass with a splash of Prosecco just before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
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Vodka: Vanilla vodka is used here, but regular or citrus vodka both work well. Since vanilla vodka tends to be sweeter, you may want to add a little extra simple syrup if using an unflavored vodka.
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Orange liqueur: Orange curaçao is used in this recipe, but triple sec or Grand Marnier will work as well.
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Passion fruit puree: Fresh passion fruit puree is best if you can find it, but store-bought puree or frozen passion fruit (thawed) both work great too.
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Sweetener: Simple syrup or agave syrup both work well to sweeten this cocktail. For a flavor twist, try Orgeat Syrup or Rich Demerara Syrup instead.
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Add Prosecco: For the classic bar-style presentation, top the finished cocktail with a splash of Prosecco, or serve a small shot of Prosecco on the side to sip between bites of the passion fruit garnish.
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Make it a mocktail: Omit the vodka and orange liqueur, and use a splash of sparkling water or ginger ale in place of any Prosecco. You'll still get all the tropical passion fruit flavor without the alcohol.
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Passion fruit liqueur: Passoa is the passion fruit liqueur traditionally used in this cocktail, though it can be hard to find in some areas. If you can get a bottle, feel free to add ½ to 1 ounce in place of some of the orange liqueur for even more passion fruit flavor.
What Garnish to Use for this Cocktail?
I really wanted a dried passion fruit slice to use as a garnish, but I didn't want to waste any of that delicious pulp! A lemon or lime twist or edible flower would make this cocktail even more beautiful, but I think the color speaks for itself.
If you have an extra passion fruit on hand, floating a fresh half on top of the finished cocktail is the classic, iconic garnish for this drink and adds a beautiful visual finish, alongside a lemon or lime twist or edible flower if you prefer something simpler.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use non-flavored vodka for this recipe. Since vanilla vodka is usually sweeter than regular vodka, you may want to add a little more simple syrup, but it's up to you.
Another vodka that would be delicious in this cocktail is citrus vodka. Use the same amount and taste for desired sweetness.
Traditionally, this cocktail is served alongside a small shot glass of Prosecco or champagne, sipped between bites of the passion fruit garnish and sips of the cocktail. It's optional, but it's part of what makes this drink feel like the classic bar version.
Yes, this recipe doesn't include Prosecco, so you can mix all of the ingredients together in a pitcher ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake with ice and strain into glasses just before your guests arrive so the drink stays cold and fresh.
If you'd like to add a splash of Prosecco or serve it on the side, just batch the rest of the ingredients ahead of time as described above, then add the Prosecco right before serving so it stays bubbly.
Yes, simply omit the vodka and orange liqueur, and use a splash of sparkling water or ginger ale in place of any sparkling wine. You'll still get all the tropical passion fruit flavor without the alcohol.
More Tropical Recipes to Try
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Passion Fruit Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka (can substitute regular or citrus vodka)
- 1 ounce passion fruit puree
- ⅓ ounce orange liqueur I used orange curacao
- ⅓ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (can substitute agave or orgeat)
Instructions
- Add fresh ice to a cocktail shaker along with all of the ingredients. Add the lid and shake for 10-12 seconds until nice and cold.
- Double-strain the cocktail into a martini glass. Garnish if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you can find fresh, ripe passion fruit, you can make your own puree. You will need at least 2 to 3 passion fruits for this cocktail.
- Cut each passion fruit in half and dig out the middle with a spoon. Stir the pulp and then use a mesh strainer to remove the seeds. You can also use your spoon to lightly press on the pulp to get all of the goodies you want through the sieve.
- If you buy frozen passion fruit, let it thaw in the fridge or on the countertop. If there are chunks of fruit, give it a quick zip in a food processor or blender.
- This cocktail is also widely known as a Pornstar Martini, a popular drink that first became a hit in the 2000s and remains a favorite at bars and parties today.
- Vodka can be swapped easily. Regular or citrus vodka both work well in place of vanilla vodka. Since vanilla vodka tends to be sweeter, add a little extra simple syrup if using an unflavored vodka.
- Orange curaçao is used here, but triple sec or Grand Marnier will work as well.
- Simple syrup or agave syrup both work well to sweeten this cocktail. For a flavor twist, try Orgeat Syrup or Rich Demerara Syrup instead.
- For the classic bar-style presentation, top the finished cocktail with a splash of Prosecco, or serve a small shot of Prosecco on the side to sip between bites of the passion fruit garnish.
- Want to make it a mocktail? Omit the vodka and orange liqueur, and use a splash of sparkling water or ginger ale in place of any Prosecco.
- This recipe doesn't include Prosecco, so you can mix all of the ingredients together in a pitcher ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake with ice and strain into glasses just before your guests arrive so the drink stays cold and fresh. If adding Prosecco, wait to add it until just before serving so it stays bubbly.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Amy Liu Dong says
Oh my, this martini looks so good! Definitely looks delicious and very tasty! Everything is so perfect! Loving this drink already!
Emily says
Thanks, Amy!
Dennis says
This is my new favorite martini! The passion fruit in the drink made it sooo good!
Emily says
It's one of my favorites, too. Cheers!