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) it’s name comes from the glassware it is served in.

Related: Vodka Tonic, 7 and 7, Malibu Bay Breeze, Dirty Shirley, Mixed Drinks.

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.

B

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) it’s name comes from the glassware it is served in.

Tips for Making

• Flavor variations You may swap a different flavor of juice or sofa 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.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s in a Finnish Long Drink?

A Finnish Long Drink is made using lemon juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda. Last, top with club soda and add a grapefruit slice as an optional garnish to the drink.

Why is it called a long drink?

The Finnish Long Drink gets its name for being served in a tall (or long) glass. It’s a highball mixed drink.

What is the national drink of Finland.

The Lonkero (Finnish Long Drink) is the national drink of Finland.

Get our FREE recipe guide with our most popular recipes of all time!

Get the Guide Free Popular Recipe Guide

Our top 25 recipes of all time!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Name * Email * GDPR Agreement *

• I consent to receive emails from this site. *

Sign Up

#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }5 from 2 votes Print Get the Recipe Learn to make a Finnish Long Drink using lemon juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda. Top with club soda.  Yield 1 cocktailPrep 3 minutes mins Ingredients1x2x3x

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

Equipment

• ▢ 1 tall glass

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 sofa 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.

© Author Elsie LarsonCourse cocktailCuisine FinnishKeywords Finnish Long Drink, Long Drink Recipe, Lonkero, Lonkero drink Nutrition .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line {background-color: #333333;} .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient {border-top-color: #333333;} Nutrition FactsFinnish Long DrinkAmount per ServingCalories135% Daily Value*Fat 0.03g0%Saturated Fat 0.01g0%Sodium 19mg1%Potassium 19mg1%Carbohydrates 1g0%Fiber 0.1g0%Sugar 0.4g0%Protein 0.1g0%Vitamin A 12IU0%Vitamin C 6mg7%Calcium 5mg1%Iron 0.04mg0%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

Before you go, leave a review!

Ratings are a great way to support us; they demonstrate your appreciation for our work and help other users find our best content!

Leave a Comment FacebookPinterestTwitter