Learn how to make a delicious and refreshing DIY Finnish Lonkero, also known as Long Drink. This cocktail is a popular Finnish beverage made with a combination of gin and grapefruit soda. With its sweet and citrusy flavor, it is perfect for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to create your own Finnish Lonkero at home.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 4 ounces grapefruit soda
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge or grapefruit slice, for garnish
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, grapefruit soda, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the drink.
- Fill a highball glass or Collins glass with ice cubes.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass, using a strainer to catch the ice cubes.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The Finnish Lonkero was originally created for the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki.
The word 'lonkero' is Finnish for 'tentacle', which is why the cocktail is often served with a lime wedge or grapefruit slice.
Finnish Lonkero is known for its refreshing taste and high alcohol content, making it a popular choice for summer parties and festivals in Finland.
The cocktail gained international popularity after being featured at the World Expo in Japan in 1970.