Born a star: the juicy history of the passion fruit martini | Hannah Crosbie on. drinks
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Douglas Ankrah, a Ghanaian mixologist, invented the pornstar martini in 2003 in London, initially naming it the maverick martini. The cocktail quickly gained popularity, becoming a symbol of nightlife indulgence. Ankrah claimed to have created the drink in under 15 minutes, likening it to the quick creativity of famous songwriting. The name 'pornstar martini' arose from his concept of what a porn star would drink, but nowadays it is often referred to as the passion fruit martini, reflecting its evolution.
The pornstar martini was invented in London by legendary Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah in 2003, originally named the maverick martini after a Cape Town gentleman's club.
Ankrah created the pornstar martini in 15 minutes or less, similar to how Mick and Keith wrote (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction in 10 minutes.
Many rumors surround the name 'pornstar martini', with Ankrah stating it was simply his interpretation of what a porn star might like to drink.
The drink has evolved, and now often goes by the name passion fruit martini, reflecting a shift away from its more provocative origins.
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