Finnish Lonkero Cocktail Recipe

FINNISH LONKERO COCKTAIL Recipe

To make a traditional Finnish Lonkero cocktail (also known as the Finnish Long Drink), the easiest and most authentic way requires only two ingredients: Gin and Grapefruit Soda. This lively, refreshing highball was originally created for the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki to help bartenders serve huge crowds quickly.

INGREDIENTS

  • 60 ml/ 2 oz. Gin
  • 120 – 150 ml/ 4 to 5 oz. Grapefruit Soda

METHOD

  1. Fill a tall highball glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Pour in the Gin.
  3. Top it off with the Grapefruit Soda.
  4. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit slice or wheel and a sprig of rosemary.

SHOPPING LIST

  1. Gin | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  2. Grapefruit Soda | USA | UK | Germany
  3. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*