Finnish Long Drink Recipe
The Finnish Long Drink, also known as the Lonkero, is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that originates from Finland. The unique combination of white grapefruit juice, gin, soda water, and lemon juice makes this classic summer drink so popular in many countries around the world
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Servings: 2
Calories: 207kcal
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Mixing glass or cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 fluid ounces white grapefruit juice
- 5 ounces grapefruit flavored soda
- 4 fluid ounces gin
- 2 splash club soda
- 2 slice grapefruit for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the white grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda into the glass.
- Add lemon juice and stir thoroughly.
- Top off your drink with a splash of club soda, as desired, and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Notes
-For an extra kick, add a lemon-lime-flavored soda instead of grapefruit.
-Add some fresh mint leaves for a unique flavor.
-Instead of white grapefruit juice, you can use pink or ruby red as well.
-Try using lime juice instead of lemon if you prefer a tart flavor.