Authentic Finnish Long Drink Recipe (Lonkero)

Name: Authentic Finnish Long Drink Recipe (Lonkero)
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup ice, or as needed; 3 ounces grapefruit flavored soda (such as Fresca®); 2 fluid ounces white grapefruit juice; 2 fluid ounces gin; 0.5 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 splash club soda, or as needed; 1 slice grapefruit for garnish

The Finnish Long Drink, or Lonkero, is a classic highball born at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Now trending in the US, it's served in a tall glass, inspiring its name. For an authentic taste, Fresca and white grapefruit juice are key, though ruby red grapefruit juice adds a sweeter twist.

Total time5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield1

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup ice, or as needed
3 ounces grapefruit flavored soda (such as Fresca®)
2 fluid ounces white grapefruit juice
2 fluid ounces gin
0.5 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 splash club soda, or as needed
1 slice grapefruit for garnish

Instructions

Fill a highball glass generously with ice. Add grapefruit soda, followed by grapefruit juice, gin, and lemon juice; stir gently to combine all ingredients. Top off the drink with a splash of club soda, stir lightly again, and garnish with a fresh grapefruit slice for an elegant finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 207 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 11 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g