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P*** Star Martini

The P*** Star Martini (a.k.a Maverick Martini, Passion Star Martini) is a passion fruit vodka cocktail served with a shot of chilled Prosecco on the side. Delicious and photogenic!Note: if you are using store-bought passion fruit puree you might need to add a bit less as commercial varieties can be very sweet!

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh passion fruit 60ml / ¼ cup of juice
  • 3 ½ fl oz (100ml) vodka or Vanilla vodka
  • 2 tbsp Passoa liqueur (passionfruit liqueur)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice or more to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar syrup (optional - adjust to taste)
  • Drop of vanilla extract (leave out if using Vanilla vodka)
  • chilled Champagne or Prosecco to serve on the side
  • 1 fresh passion fruit , sliced or halved to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Put two martini glasses in the freezer to chill.
  2. Slice the passion fruit and scoop out the seeds into a small sieve set over your cocktail shaker. Press on the seeds with the back of a spoon to extract the juice. For a lazier option scoop the passion fruit fresh directly into the shaker.
  3. Half fill your cocktail shaker with cubed ice. Add the vodka, Passoa liqueur, lime juice, sugar syrup and vanilla extract i(f using). Shake hard for 30 seconds.
  4. Dip a straw into your drink and have a taste. Is it too sweet or too sour? Adjust by adding lime juice or sugar syrup as needed.
  5. Double strain the drink into the chilled cocktail glasses and garnish with a thin slice of passion fruit.
  6. Serve with shots of chilled Prosecco or Champagne on the side.

Notes

  • Bring 135g (2/3 cup) of sugar and 120ml (½ cup) of water to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Take off the heat when bubbles just rising to the surface. Stir in vanilla paste or extract (around ½ tbsp) until dissolved. Cool and transfer to a clean jar or bottle. Keep in the fridge for up to a week to use in cocktails.
  • Add 60ml (1/4 cup) passion fruit juice (or purée), 80ml (1/3 cup) apple juice, a tablespoon each of lime juice and Monin Premium Passion Fruit Syrup and a few drops of vanilla extract into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 30 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh passion fruit and serve with a shot of chilled alcohol-free sparkling wine on the side.
  • I can’t find fresh passion fruit - what can I use instead? You can replace the fresh passion fruit purée with store-bought versions. The only slight drawback is that they usually come if large containers and need to be used quite quickly.
  • I don’t have Vanilla vodka - you don’t really need it, simply add a couple of drops of real vanilla extract (used in baking) or scrape the seeds from a vanilla pod. Alternatively use homemade vanilla simple syrup, recipe below.
  • Do I pour the prosecco into the cocktail? The prosecco or Champagne is meant to be drunk on its own and served on the side. You can certainly pour it into your martini if you prefer, I usually do.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 775mg (22%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 2705IU (54%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 775mg 16%
Fiber 22g 88%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 2705IU 54%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.