Long Drink Traditional Cocktail (56.8cl, 5.5%)

A gin-based, ready-to-drink grapefruit cocktail at 5.5% ABV, served in a 19.2oz tall can. Its recipe was originally commissioned by the Finnish government for the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics. The drink pairs gin with grapefruit soda, and the modern version uses natural grapefruit flavouring and real gin with juniper berry character. It is distinguished from hard seltzers and malt-based alternatives by using actual gin rather than fermented sugar as its base spirit. The aroma opens with ripe grapefruit zest and a subtle juniper quality. On the palate, zesty grapefruit is followed by a dry, botanical gin edge. The finish is dry, with lingering citrus peel and pleasant effervescence.