Long drink Wikipedia

The first lonkeros were served in the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952. It was necessary to develop a drink that was refreshing and could be served for large crowds. The company Hartwall took this task and made a gin-grapefruit soda drink to serve guests. Finnish long drink called lonkero is made from grapefruit soft drink and gin.

• After joining the EU the government was no longer allowed to control the production, and this led to the birth of several long drink brands by different companies.
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• The aim was to offer a beverage that was easy to consume, especially in outdoor settings, and that would quench the thirst of athletes and spectators alike.
• Others started manufacturing mild long drinks based on fermentation rather than on adding spirits.
• You can get very different flavor profiles with different types of gin.
• Lonkero has become an integral part of Finnish drinking culture.
• Lonkero, the Finnish Long Drink, has become an emblem of Finnish drinking culture, capturing the essence of Finnish traditions and innovation.

History behind the drink

To meet the increased demand for refreshing drinks, the Finnish government decided to create a ready-to-drink cocktail that combined gin with citrus flavors. The aim was to offer a beverage that was easy to consume, especially in outdoor settings, and that would quench the thirst of athletes and spectators alike. If you like it sweeter, add more grapefruit soda and less juice. White grapefruit juice can be difficult to find, so I often use Ruby Red juice. Other times, I just use gin and grapefruit soda to keep things simple.

Tilaa lonkeroa netistä, helposti, edullisesti ja nopeasti!

• The success of Lonkero has demonstrated the appeal of a pre-mixed canned cocktail, leading to the development of similar products worldwide following the first long drinks being served at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
• We love Bombay sapphire and Beefeater for the long drink.
• The same composition can be achieved by diluting a 10% cider into 5% with water and gin and grapefruit flavors, and the 5.5% product can be sold in grocery stores.
• When you order a long drink in Finland it is not decorated.
• Finnish long drink called lonkero is made from grapefruit soft drink and gin.

We love Bombay sapphire and Beefeater for the lonkero long drink. The one in the picture is something cheap we bought in Tallinn. The gin does affect the taste of this drink, and also the amount of gin you use.

Lonkero-Finnish long drink recipe

One cannot discuss Lonkero without mentioning its connection to Finnish sauna culture. Saunas are an integral part of Finnish life, and combining a refreshing Lonkero with a sauna session is a cherished tradition. The combination of the warm sauna and the cooling, citrusy Lonkero creates a unique sensory experience, complementing the relaxation and rejuvenation of the sauna itself. A simple style of long drink is the highball, a cocktail composed of one liquor and one mixer (excluding garnish or ice).

Lonkero brands in Finland and best long drinks

After joining the EU the government was no longer allowed to control the production, and this led to the birth of several long drink brands by different companies. Some experimented with using lemon, orange or other flavors instead of grapefruit. Others started manufacturing mild long drinks based on fermentation rather than on adding spirits. The same composition can be achieved by diluting a 10% cider into 5% with water and gin and grapefruit flavors, and the 5.5% product can be sold in grocery stores. The 2000s saw the reintroduction of the brandy long drink, now manufactured by Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas.