East 8 Hold Up cocktail in a rocks glass — Pineapple juice

East 8 Hold Up Cocktail Recipe

fruity tropical refreshing

vodka, aperol, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, passion fruit syrup

History

The East 8 Hold Up was created in 2010 by Kevin Armstrong at Milk & Honey, London. It is named for a chaotic E8 “hold-up” story involving a friend caught mid-relief with trousers at his ankles. Vodka, Aperol, pineapple, and lime keep it bright and tropical.

Ingredients

vodka 1.5 oz

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aperol 0.5 oz

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pineapple juice 0.75 oz

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lime juice 0.5 oz

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simple syrup 0.25 oz

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passion fruit syrup 1 barspoon

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How to make

Shake vodka, Aperol, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and passion fruit syrup with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with pineapple and lime wedges.

Glassware

Rocks glass

Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.

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East 8 Hold Up FAQ

What ingredients are in an East 8 Hold Up?

An East 8 Hold Up is made with vodka, aperol, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and passion fruit syrup. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make an East 8 Hold Up?

Shake vodka, Aperol, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and passion fruit syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple and lime wedges.

What glass do you serve an East 8 Hold Up in?

Serve an East 8 Hold Up in a Rocks glass. Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.