Lonkero (Finnish Long Drink)
Crisp, dry and delicious, this popular drink from Finland is a great party option. Originally created for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, you can now find ready-mixed cans everywhere. Made with gin and grapefruit soda, Lonkero has a refreshing, slightly sweet taste with a hint of bitterness. Just like us!
WE MADE THIS!
This was nice and easy to make, and could easily be made alcohol free by either using a zero percent gin, or just leaving out the gin altogether!
We’ve tested several recipes in our hunt for the best homemade Lonkero. Ting and Squirt grapefruit sodas offer a nice tartness, while pink grapefruit soda brings in some sweetness. Ultimately it’s up to your personal preferences – have fun!
www.acouplecooks.com
We’re fans of this Finnish Long Drink with cranberry juice for extra tartness.
STRENGTH: 2/5 | SWEETNESS: 2/5 | DIFFICULTY: EASY
ingredients
- 4 measures grapefruit soda
- 2 measures gin
- 1/2 measure lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 measure unsweetened cranberry juice (optional)
TO SERVE
- Hi-ball glass
- Grapefruit wedge or lemon slice garnish
METHOD
1.
Fill your glass with ice, and add the gin, lemon juice & cranberry juice
2.
Top with grapefruit soda
3.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge, and serve
MORE LINKS
theginisin.com
A great guide to different recipes in the hunt for an authentic Lonkero!