A long drink or tall drink is an alcoholic mixed drink with a relatively large volume (>120 ml (4.1 US fl oz), frequently 160–400 ml (5.4–13.5 US fl oz)).[1] The phrase "long drink" is also sometimes used to refer specifically to the Finnish long drink, also known as a lonkero.
A long drink will have a tall glass full of mixer, in contrast to a short drink, or shooter, which has less mixer, or none. Short drinks are generally stronger since both types tend to contain the same amount of alcohol.
A classic long drink is a Tom Collins. A simple style of long drink is the highball, a cocktail composed of one liquor and one mixer (excluding garnish or ice). A classic example of the highball is the Scotch and soda.
In Finland, long drink (in Finnish lonkero) refers to a very popular mixed drink made from gin and a mixer, traditionally grapefruitsoda, though many other flavours (almost always fruit) are available. It is ubiquitously available in Finnish stores, bars, and restaurants, and has more recently started becoming available in international markets.[2]
