The porn star martini was reported to be the most ordered cocktail in the United Kingdom in November 2018.

[4][5][6] Ankrah says that the original drink was inspired by a visit to Mavericks Revue Bar Gentlemen's Club, a nude strip club in Cape Town, South Africa.

[5] In interviews, Ankrah claimed he used the "porn star" name to evoke "a stylish and confident drink...[that's]...pure indulgence, sexy, fun and evocative".

Ankrah also denied being a fan of pornography, or idolising any porn stars in particular.

[10] In 2019, British retailer Marks & Spencer renamed their Porn Star Martini products to Passion Star Martini, following complaints that the name normalised pornography.