

If you’re looking for a refreshing summer drink and don’t want to mix one up yourself, here are some canned long drink options (both the Finnish and general varieties). “As the name suggests, it’s typically served in a long glass, known as a Collins, as it contains a large volume of liquid,” explains Kyle Bradshaw, chief marketing officer of The Finnish Long Drink.ĭrinks that are considered long drinks or highballs, including vodka and soda, a Paloma, Tom Collins, whiskey and soda, or a gin and tonic, he adds. Whatever you call them, Papic says the cocktails are typically lower in alcohol and sugar (when you’re making your own using seltzer and not a sugary mixer). Long drinks are sometimes referred to as “tall drinks,” and bar experts consider them to be the same as a highball, which contains a base spirit with a bigger portion of carbonated water or another nonalcoholic mixer. Grapefruit Soda(150) Fresca Grapefruit Citrus Soda Water Pop, 2 Liter Bottle Fresca Grapefruit Citrus Sparkling Soda Water Bottles, 16.9 fl oz, 6 Pack Fresca.

Paloma (Fresh Edition) 2 oz tequila 0.5 oz lime. Upper Cut / Tim Nusog Ivy Mix of Leyenda in Brooklyn created this fruity blend of Cointreau, cachaa, grapefruit and lemon juices, and Angostura bitters. Fresh grapefruit juice lacks the zesty punch of soda, but it is brighter, less sweet and just as refreshing. “They’re a great thirst quencher, which is great in summer months.” The grapefruit is joined by vodka, Aperol, St-Germain, lemon juice, and an egg white. “They’re usually lighter in style and easier to drink,” he says. Grapefruit, a tart, sweet fruit flavor, might not be as popular as a soda, and is more commonly found as a flavor for sparkling water, but is surprisingly refreshing, citrusy and makes for a great soda drink. In most of the world, the term “long drink” refers to a variety of cocktails that contain an ounce or two of booze with a larger volume of seltzer, soda, juice, water, or another nonalcoholic beverage, says Ivan Papic, beverage director at Sweetbriar in New York City. Orange isnt the only citrus flavor that is popular amongst soda lovers. Our all natural Pink Grapefruit Soda is distinguished by the richness of its real juice, subtle bitterness and sweet. SUMMER CALLS FOR refreshing cocktails that keep you cool.
