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Finnish lonkero grapefruit long drinks in tall clear glasses with pale citrus soda, ice, grapefruit wedges, and a simple wooden table.

Finnish Lonkero (Grapefruit Long Drink)

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A crisp Finnish long drink of gin, grapefruit soda, lime, and ice with a clean citrus bitterness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Lonkero
  • 1 1/2 cups dry gin well chilled
  • 4 cups grapefruit soda well chilled
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 4 cups ice
  • 1 medium grapefruit cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Four tall glasses
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Citrus knife

Method
 

Build the drinks:
  1. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour 3 fluid ounces (90 ml) of gin and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime juice into each glass.
  2. Top each glass with 1 cup (240 ml) of chilled grapefruit soda. Stir once or twice with a bar spoon to combine without flattening the bubbles.
  3. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 18mgSugar: 17g

Notes

  • Chill the glasses for a few minutes if you have time; the drink stays brighter as the ice melts more slowly.
  • Use fresh lime juice for a clean acidity that balances the grapefruit soda.