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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice , or as needed
- 3 ounces grapefruit flavored soda , such as Fresca
- 2 fluids ounces white grapefruit juice
- 2 fluids ounces gin
- 0.5 fluids ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 splash club soda , or as needed
- 1 slice grapefruit for garnish
Instructions
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1
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add grapefruit soda, grapefruit juice, gin, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
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2
Top with club soda, lightly stir again, and garnish with grapefruit slice.
Nutrition Facts
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