Keep Them Coming… London’s Best Pornstar Martinis
You filthy lot! The most popular cocktail in the nation isn’t a Pina Colada, or even a Sex On The Beach, no, it’s the Pornstar Martini. An incredible (if unlikely) one in seven cocktails sold in the UK is now of the pornstar variety. Take some passion fruit pureé, Absolut Vanilla, orange juice, sugar and Prosecco and you have yourself a delicious cocktail and a bit of explaining to your granny about why it’s called what its called.
Created in 2002 by Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse in Knightsbridge, the Pornstar Martini is the cocktail we order when we know we’re going out out! And not only do they taste sublime with their combo of voddy, Prosescco and all things passionfruit, but they look darn sexy too and as we know it’s always better when you have a cocktail you can pose with! Ankrah describes his creation as sexy, fun and evocative… somewhat similar to how we feeling after downing a few. So, without further ado, here are top Pornstar Martini picks:
Coin Laundry
There’s something ever so naughty about ordering a Pornstar Martini isn’t there? And we feel oh, so fabulous when we’re drinking one. Most notably the one at Coin Laundry that already boasts a 70s/80s theme inside, and the martini follows suit! This particular drink, coined 70s Porn Star Martini comes with all of the desired Martini ingredients, alongside a wee chaser of Babycham – delicious!
Where: 70 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, EC1R 4QP
Website: www.coinlaundry.co.uk
Babble City
You’ll be babbling about this renowned Porn Star Martini after a sip or two… and then babbling even more after a few too many! Babble City’s cocktail menu features a classic with a cheeky splash of lime introduced. The ingredients read as follows: Absolut Vanilia, Passoã, Prosecco, vanilla, lime, passion fruit.
Where: 45 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1HU
Website: www.spccs1.co.uk
Dirty Martini
When a bar has a name like Dirty Martini it’s bound to have a Porn Star Martini thrown on in there somewhere. This offering strips it back to basics, including Beefeater gin, Passoa and passion fruit. Be warned, this isn’t a drink that you’ll end up having just one of so saddle up for a night out porn star style… get your minds out of the gutter!
Where: Across Various London Location
Website: www.dirtymartini.uk.com
