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The citrus tones are though not bitter but sweet since the drink has quite high sugar content. Many zero version long drinks have 0 carbs so they are ok to drink even if you are dieting or are on keto. When making your own light version buy grapefruit soda that is sugar-free.

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• If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
• Finnish long drink called lonkero is made from grapefruit soft drink and gin.
• Lonkero is one of the Finnish people’s most popular drinks, it has been the most sold drink in Alko for several years.
• This can also be served to guests as a welcome 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.
• In Finland, you can buy lonkero in all supermarkets and Alko.

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These are drinks which are served in a tall glass and are usually spirits such as vodka and gin mixed with soft drinks, usually grapefruit soda. Also known as a Lonkero, this popular Finnish highball originated at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics and has recently gained popularity in the U.S. It’s traditionally served in a tall (“long”) glass, hence the name. I find that Fresca and white grapefruit juice give this drink the most authentic flavor, but ruby red grapefruit juice can be used for a sweeter, less tart flavor.

Koskenkorva Vodka Original – Finnish Vodka 40% 700ml

Other times, I just use gin and grapefruit soda to keep things simple. Finnish long drink called lonkero is made from grapefruit soft drink and gin. The drink is enjoyed cold with ice from a tall glass. With the Olympic Games being held in Helsinki, there would be an influx of thirsty athletes and visitors. Alko created two long drinks which were pre-mixed and bottled,  ready-to-consume. lonkero One was a brandy and fruit flavour and the second one was made with gin and grapefruit.

• Also, it is perfect in the summer as a refreshing drink.
• The first lonkeros were served in the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952.
• Many zero version long drinks have 0 carbs so they are ok to drink even if you are dieting or are on keto.
• I find that Fresca and white grapefruit juice give this drink the most authentic flavor, but ruby red grapefruit juice can be used for a sweeter, less tart flavor.
• We’re fans of this Finnish Long Drink with cranberry juice for extra tartness.

Ekstroms Nyponsoppa – Rosehip Drink 1L

In Finland, you can buy lonkero in all supermarkets and Alko. The most popular place to buy it it’s on big ferries, where it is cheaper. We love Bombay sapphire and Beefeater for the 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.
Finns drink lonkero especially when they go to the sauna. Also, it is perfect in the summer as a refreshing drink. This can also be served to guests as a welcome drink. Lightly sparkling and refreshingly bitter-sweet, it’s a go-to drink for relaxed occasions. It is a crisp & zingy drink combining gin, grapefruit, soda, lime, pine & botanicals.
Hartwall Original Long Gin Drink 5.5% CASE of 24 – (24 x 330ml) – A Finnish favourite. A refreshing long drink with gin and grapefruit – best enjoyed ice cold. Please note this product may only be purchased by people 18 years and over in the UK. Lonkero is a Finnish word given to what are known as ‘long drinks’.

What sweetener is in long drink?

Until Finland joined the European Union in 1995, the production of long drink was strictly controlled by the government. 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.

Lonkero cases (6x or 12x)

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. 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.