Finnish Long Drink

The Finnish Long Drink (also called a Lonkero) was first created in 1952 at the Helsinki Summer Olympics. Served in a tall glass (a long glass), its name comes from the glassware it is served in.

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Ingredients

• Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed is best.
• Grapefruit Juice – Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is great in this recipe.
• Gin – Choose a gin you have on hand. For the most traditional recipe, use a Finnish gin.
• Grapefruit Soda – Such as Fresca.
• Club Soda – Just a splash is needed.

How to Make

Begin by filling a tall glass with ice. Add lemon juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda.

Stir to combine.

Top with a splash of club soda and a slice of grapefruit as an optional garnish.

Finnish Long Drink History

The Finnish Long Drink (also called a Lonkero) was first created in 1952 at the Helsinki Summer Olympics. Served in a tall glass (a long glass), its name comes from the glassware it is served in.

Tips for Making

• Flavor variations – You may swap a different flavor of juice or soda for a slight variation.
• Garnish ideas – This is a low-key drink that doesn’t even need a garnish. However, feel free to garnish with what you have on hand, such as a slice of citrus fruit or a maraschino cherry. I love it served with fresh grapefruit as it hints at the fresh juice used in our recipe.
• Finnish Gin – For the most authentic version, choose a gin made in Finland.

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Finnish Long Drink

Learn to make a Finnish Long Drink using lemon juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda. Top with club soda. 

Course cocktail

Cuisine Finnish

Keyword Finnish Long Drink, Long Drink Recipe, Lonkero, Lonkero drink

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 135kcal

Author Elsie Larson

Equipment

• 1 tall glass

Ingredients

• ½ ounce lemon juice
• 2 ounces gin
• 3 ounces grapefruit soda
• 1 splash club soda
• 1 slice grapefruit optional garnish

Instructions

• Begin by filling a tall glass with ice. Add lemon juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda.
• Stir to combine.
• Top with a splash of club soda and a slice of grapefruit as an optional garnish.

Notes

• • Flavor variations – You may swap a different flavor of juice or soda for a slight variation.

• • Garnish ideas – This is a low-key drink that doesn’t even need a garnish. However, feel free to garnish with what you have on hand, such as a slice of citrus fruit or a maraschino cherry. I love it served with fresh grapefruit as it hints at the fresh juice used in our recipe.

• • Finnish Gin – For the most authentic version, choose a gin made in Finland.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.04mg