1 serving
East 8 Hold-up ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vodka | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 9 parts |
Orange aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 4 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.5 parts |
Passion fruit syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Pineapple | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Lime | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very small peeled pineapple wedge and one very small thin lime wedge together at the rim
Method
How to make East 8 Hold-up
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill one heavy rocks glass and prepare exactly one very small peeled pineapple wedge and one very small thin lime wedge.
- 02
Measure 45 ml vodka, 15 ml orange aperitif, 20 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml lime juice, 7.5 ml rich simple syrup, and 5 ml passion-fruit syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the tropical bittersweet mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks glass filled with neat fresh clear ice.
- 06
Tuck the single compact pineapple and lime wedges together at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does East 8 Hold-up taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
East 8 Hold-up questions
What is in a East 8 Hold-up?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, orange aperitif, pineapple juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, passion fruit syrup, pineapple, and lime.
How long does a East 8 Hold-up take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a East 8 Hold-up prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a East 8 Hold-up alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B203https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3519/east-8-hold-up-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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