The Finnish Long Drink
The Finnish Long Drink is the original grapefruit-and-gin canned cocktail — 5.5% ABV, sold as a six-pack of 12oz cans — built on real gin with natural grapefruit and a crisp, dry finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 5.5%
- Size: 6-pack of 12oz cans
- Style: Ready-to-drink gin + grapefruit cocktail (lonkero)
- Origin: Finnish recipe dating to the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics; produced in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
- Profile: Gluten-free, all-natural, real liquor base
Finland's National Drink, in a Can
In 1952, Finland created the lonkero — a gin and grapefruit highball — to serve visitors at the Helsinki Summer Olympics. It became the country's most beloved drink category. The Finnish Long Drink brought that recipe to the U.S. in 2018, and it is now one of America's top-selling ready-to-drink cocktails, backed by co-owners including Miles Teller, DJ Kygo and Rickie Fowler.
Tasting Notes
Bright, tart grapefruit leads, balanced by juniper-forward gin character and botanical depth. It finishes drier and less sweet than most canned cocktails — a real-liquor depth that hard seltzers can't match.
How to Enjoy
Serve ice cold, straight from the can. It is the poolside, barbecue and tailgate default — no glassware, no mixing, no ice needed. Pair it with grilled shrimp, fish tacos or spicy Thai food. Browse the rest of the ready-to-drink cocktails at Del Mesa Liquor, or compare it against other gin-based picks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Finnish Long Drink? A gin-and-grapefruit highball invented in Finland in 1952 for the Helsinki Olympics — the canned version is gin with natural grapefruit soda.
How strong is The Finnish Long Drink? The Traditional citrus version is 5.5% ABV per 12oz can.
Is Long Drink gluten-free? Yes — it is made with a real liquor base, is all-natural and gluten-free.
Stock the cooler with the real thing — grab The Finnish Long Drink six-pack online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.