# East 8 Hold-Up

Kevin Armstrong’s vivid London modern classic balances vodka with Aperol, pineapple, lime, passion fruit, and measured sweetness over ice.

Strength: 16% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 40 ml [Vodka](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/vodka.md)
- 20 ml [Fresh pineapple juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-pineapple-juice.md)
- 15 ml [Aperol](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/aperol.md)
- 15 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 15 ml [Simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/simple-syrup.md) — Use a one-to-one syrup by weight.
- 5 ml [Passion-fruit syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/passion-fruit-syrup.md)

## Glassware

Old fashioned glass

## Garnish

- Pineapple wedge
- Lime wedge

## Method

1. Shake all ingredients hard with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled and aerated.
2. Strain into a chilled old fashioned glass over fresh cubed ice.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/east-8-hold-up
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/east-8-hold-up-02ddb321.webp
- Recipe source: https://australianbartender.com.au/2010/02/02/classic-east-8-hold-up/