Finnish Long Drink

Also known as a Lonkero, this popular Finnish highball originated at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics and has recently become popular in the U.S. It's traditionally served in a tall ("long") glass, hence the name. I find Fresca and white grapefruit juice to give the most authentic flavor, but ruby red grapefruit juice can be used for a sweeter, less tart flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice, or as needed
• 2 fluid ounces gin
• ½ fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 splash club soda, or as needed
• 2 fluid ounces white grapefruit juice
• 3 ounces grapefruit flavored soda (such as Fresca®)
• 1 slice grapefruit for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add lemon juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and grapefruit soda; stir to combine.

Step 2

Top with club soda, lightly stir again, and garnish with grapefruit slice.