The Surprising Olympic Origin of Finland’s National Drink

The Surprising Olympic Origin of Finland’s National Drink

The country's national drink is finally having a global moment.Courtesy of The Helsinki Distilling CompanyKey TakeawaysCreated for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics to meet the demand for pre-made drinks, Finland’s Long Drink — or Lonkero — became one of the world’s first ready-to-drink cocktails.Made with gin, grapefruit, and soda, the crisp, lightly effervescent beverage remains a symbol of Finnish culture and a reflection of the country’s foraging-d…