1 serving
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grapefruit liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Jamaican rum | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Quinquina | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Celery bitters | 14 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Expressed orange peel, discarded
Method
How to make Hold Up
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe and cut a fresh strip of orange peel for expressing.
- 02
Measure the Jamaican rum, quinquina, grapefruit liqueur, lemon juice, and exactly fourteen drops of celery bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.
- 06
Express the orange peel over the surface, discard the peel, and serve without a retained garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Hold Up taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Hold Up questions
What is in a Hold Up?
Kokto’s build uses grapefruit liqueur, jamaican rum, lemon juice, quinquina, and celery bitters.
How long does a Hold Up take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Hold Up prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a 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 B039https://punchdrink.com/recipes/hold-up/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





