Cocktail Recipes

🍸 Cocktail & Long Drink Recipes – Easy, Refreshing & Perfect for Every Occasion

Welcome to LongdrinkClub – your destination for easy cocktail recipes, popular long drinks and the legendary Finnish Lonkero drinks such as Hartwall Original. Here you’ll find quick, refreshing, fruity and classic recipes you can mix at home in minutes. Perfect for summer, parties, or a relaxing evening. 🍹✨

Scroll down and discover over 20 refreshing cocktail ideas!

🇫🇮 The Finnish Long Drink (Lonkero) – A Nordic Classic

The iconic Finnish Long Drink – a mix of gin and grapefruit – is one of the most refreshing and popular beverages in Scandinavia. The best-known is the Hartwall Original Long Drink, created in 1952 for the Helsinki Olympics. Lightly bitter, crisp and incredibly refreshing, it’s a must-try drink.

➡️ Buy Hartwall Original Gin Long Drink
➡️ Order Finnish Long Drink (Lonkero)

🍹 Our Most Popular Cocktail & Long Drink Recipes

🍋 Long Drink Spritz

33 cl Hartwall Long Drink
3 cl Aperol
Ice + Orange slice
👉 Light, citrusy and refreshing – a Nordic twist on the classic Spritz.

🍑 Peach Long Drink

4 cl Vodka
2 cl Peach liqueur
Grapefruit Long Drink
Ice
👉 Sweet, tropical and perfect for summer.

🍓 Berry Long Drink

4 cl Gin
Cranberry or Raspberry Long Drink
Fresh berries
👉 Fruity, colourful and refreshing.

🫧 Nordic Long Island

Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec (1 cl each)
Grapefruit Long Drink
Ice
👉 Strong, smooth and citrus-forward – a Scandinavian Long Island twist.

🍊 Citrus Sunset

33 cl Hartwall Orange Long Drink
Vodka + Triple Sec
Lemon + Ice
👉 Bright, zesty and refreshing – like a Nordic sunset in a glass.

🌸 Pink Grapefruit Gin

4 cl Gin
Pink Grapefruit Long Drink
Lime + Ice
👉 Trend drink of the year – bitter, fresh and aromatic.

🍏 Green Apple Breeze

4 cl Vodka
Apple Long Drink or apple cider
Ice + apple slice
👉 Light, fruity and perfect for warm days.

🔥 Nordic Mule

4 cl Gin
Ginger Beer
Grapefruit Long Drink
👉 A Scandinavian version of the classic Moscow Mule.

❄️ Winter Gin & Cranberry

4 cl Gin
Cranberry Long Drink
Orange + rosemary
👉 Perfect for cozy winter evenings and holiday celebrations.

🌿 Finnish Gin & Tonic

4 cl Gin
Tonic Water
A splash of Grapefruit Long Drink
👉 A classic G&T with a refreshing Nordic twist.

⭐ Most Popular Long Drinks

Gin & Tonic – the timeless classic
Moscow Mule
Vodka Lemon
Gin & Grapefruit (Finnish Long Drink)
Cuba Libre
Aperol Gin Spritz
Campari Orange

☀️ Summer Drinks – Light, Fruity & Refreshing

Pink Grapefruit Gin
Berry Long Drink
Gin Lemon Splash
Peach Long Drink
Nordic Mule

❄️ Winter Drinks – Warm, Aromatic & Comforting

Winter Gin & Cranberry
Gin Orange Spice
Finnish Christmas Spritz

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a cocktail and a long drink?

A long drink usually contains 2 ingredients (spirit + mixer), while cocktails can include multiple spirits and more complex ingredients.

What are the most popular long drinks?

Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule and the Finnish Gin–Grapefruit Long Drink.

How do you mix gin properly?

Gin pairs well with tonic, grapefruit, lemon, cranberry or ginger beer depending on your preferred flavor.

What is Lonkero?

A Finnish classic long drink made from gin and grapefruit, best known through Hartwall Original.

Which drinks are best for parties?

Peach Long Drink, Berry Long Drink, Nordic Mule, Gin & Tonic and Long Drink Spritz.