Oh, let me tell you somethin’ about The Finnish Long Drink. Now, ya might not have heard of it, but it’s real popular in Finland. It’s this fizzy drink, all nice and refreshing, with a little kick of alcohol, and folks just love it! Started way back for the Olympics in 1952, can ya believe it? Since then, it’s only gotten more famous!
Now, lemme tell ya what it tastes like. Imagine a grapefruit soda—ya know, like somethin’ kinda tangy and a little sour, but sweet too, just the right amount. It’s got that white grapefruit flavor that’s crisp, almost like you’re drinkin’ it fresh off the tree. And there’s a bit of juniper berry in there. I reckon it’s what gives the drink that little herbal kick, makin’ it different from your regular ol’ drinks. No strong bitterness, just a touch of that grapefruit candy sweetness at the end. That’s somethin’ that makes ya go, “Mmm, now that’s nice!”
Now, the company behind it, The Long Drink Company, got its start not too long ago, in 2017. A few fellas got together—Partanen, Manninen, B. Evan Burns, and Mikael Taipale—and thought, “Hey, folks would love this Finnish classic if they could get it easy-like, already bottled and all.” So they put it together, ready to go, what folks like to call RTD (Ready to Drink) these days. And guess what? You can find it in about 34,000 places! That’s a lot of stores and bars sellin’ this little gem.
There are a few different types too, not just one! Lemme tell ya the types:
- Traditional: This one’s got the classic taste, kinda like how it was made back in the old days, all grapefruit and juniper.
- Zero: Now, this one’s good if ya don’t want all that sugar but still want the taste. Less sugar, still delicious.
- Cranberry: Oh, this one’s a bit different! Sweet cranberry flavor for folks who like somethin’ fruity.
- Strong: Watch out for this one! It’s got a bit more kick to it, with 8.5% alcohol. Not for the faint of heart, let me tell ya!
So, whether ya want somethin’ fruity, somethin’ classic, or somethin’ strong, The Finnish Long Drink’s got ya covered. I hear ya can even order it online these days! Just a few clicks, and it’s right there at your door. Ain’t that somethin’? Times have changed, huh?
So, next time you’re lookin’ for a drink that’s light, refreshing, and a little different, maybe give The Finnish Long Drink a try. Finland knows what they’re doin’ with this one, and if you like a good drink with a unique taste, I bet you’ll like it too!
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