The Finnish Long Drink Strong
The Finnish Long Drink Strong turns up the dial on Finland's classic gin-and-grapefruit cocktail — 8.5% ABV in a six-pack of 12oz cans, with the same real-gin base and natural grapefruit character as the original. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 8.5%
- Size: 6-pack of 12oz cans
- Style: Ready-to-drink gin + grapefruit cocktail (lonkero)
- Origin: Finnish lonkero recipe from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics; produced in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
- Profile: Gluten-free, all-natural, real liquor base
The Same Long Drink, Turned Up
Everything that made the original Finnish Long Drink a phenomenon — the 1952 lonkero recipe, real gin, bright grapefruit — dialed to a bolder 8.5% ABV. It's the answer for drinkers who love the crisp grapefruit profile but want a stronger pour. The brand's founders brought the lonkero to America in 2018, and the Strong variant has become the choice of the brand's growing fan base of athletes and entertainers.
Tasting Notes
The familiar bright, tart grapefruit and juniper-forward gin hit harder here — a fuller-bodied pour with the same dry, clean finish. The extra strength never tips into sweetness; it stays crisp and refreshing.
How to Enjoy
Ice cold, straight from the can — and consider pacing it like the cocktail it is. It stands up to smoky barbecue and sharp aged cheddar alike. See the rest of the ready-to-drink cocktails at Del Mesa Liquor, or try the Traditional 5.5% version for a lighter session.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is Long Drink Strong? 8.5% ABV per 12oz can — up from 5.5% in the Traditional version.
What makes it different from the original? Same gin-and-grapefruit lonkero recipe, just a higher-ABV pour with a fuller body.
Is Long Drink Strong gluten-free? Yes — real liquor base, all-natural, gluten-free.
When the regular pour isn't enough, the Strong is waiting — order it online today at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.