Discover the World of Finnish Long Drinks: The Most Popular Hartwall Long Drink Flavours 🍹🇫🇮
Finnish long drinks — known locally as Lonkero — have become one of Europe’s fastest-growing ready-to-drink beverage trends. Among all Finnish brands, Hartwall stands out as the original creator of the iconic long drink style that first appeared during the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
Today, Hartwall offers a wide range of flavours that combine refreshing citrus notes, premium spirits, and smooth carbonation into an easy-to-enjoy drink that works for parties, festivals, saunas, summer evenings, and casual gatherings alike.
If you are new to Finnish long drinks, here is a closer look at some of the most popular Hartwall Original Long Drink varieties.
The Classic: Hartwall Original Gin Long Drink Grapefruit 5.5%
The flavour that started it all.
Hartwall Original Grapefruit remains the most iconic Finnish long drink and is still the bestseller across Finland and many European countries. The combination of real gin and refreshing grapefruit soda creates a crisp, balanced taste that feels light yet flavorful.
Refreshing grapefruit bitterness
Perfect balance between sweetness and citrus
For many Finns, this is more than just a beverage — it is part of Finnish culture.
Hartwall Original Pineapple 5.5% 🍍
For those who prefer tropical flavours, the Pineapple version offers a sweeter and softer profile while still keeping the recognizable long drink freshness.
The pineapple notes create a more summery and exotic feel compared to the classic grapefruit version. It has become especially popular among younger consumers and people who enjoy fruit-forward ready-to-drink cocktails.
As a relaxed evening drink
Hartwall Original Cranberry 5.5%
Cranberry gives the long drink a slightly deeper and berry-focused flavour profile.
Compared to grapefruit, it feels smoother and less bitter, while still remaining refreshing and crisp. The berry aroma works exceptionally well with the gin base and creates a more Nordic-style taste experience.
This flavour is often chosen by people who enjoy:
Slightly softer citrus profiles
Hartwall Original Lemonade 5.5% 🍋
Bright, sparkling, and easy-drinking.
The Lemonade version combines the classic long drink structure with fresh lemon soda notes that make it especially refreshing during warm weather. It feels lighter and sweeter than the grapefruit variant while still maintaining the signature Hartwall freshness.
Hartwall Original Vodka Lime 5.5%
Not every Hartwall long drink uses gin.
The Vodka Lime version offers a slightly cleaner and sharper flavour profile thanks to the vodka base. Combined with lime soda, it creates a refreshing cocktail-style drink that appeals to fans of classic vodka mixed drinks.
Many people describe it as:
Less bitter than grapefruit
Hartwall Original Black Label Cranberry Strong 7.5% 🔥
For consumers looking for a stronger long drink experience, the Black Label series delivers a more intense flavour and higher alcohol content.
The Cranberry Strong version combines richer berry flavours with a stronger gin kick while still remaining surprisingly smooth.
Fans of stronger RTD cocktails
Despite the higher alcohol percentage, it still keeps the balanced and refreshing character that made Finnish long drinks famous.
Why Finnish Long Drinks Are Becoming So Popular in Europe
The success of Finnish long drinks is not accidental.
Modern consumers increasingly prefer:
Convenient ready-to-drink cocktails
Lower-effort premium beverages
Authentic international drink concepts
Lighter alternatives to beer
Finnish long drinks fit perfectly into this trend because they combine:
What started as a Finnish national drink is now expanding rapidly across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria, and many other European countries.
Finnish Drinking Culture in a Can 🇫🇮
One reason why Hartwall long drinks stand out is authenticity.
Unlike many modern RTD beverages created purely for trends, Finnish long drinks have decades of history behind them. In Finland, long drinks are connected with:
Every can carries a small part of Finnish beverage culture.
Whether you prefer classic grapefruit, tropical pineapple, berry cranberry, or stronger Black Label versions, there is a Hartwall long drink flavour for almost every taste preference.
The growing popularity of Finnish long drinks across Europe shows that consumers are looking for something refreshing, authentic, and easy to enjoy — and Hartwall continues to lead that movement.
If you have never tried Finnish long drinks before, starting with the classic Hartwall Original Grapefruit is probably the best introduction to the world of Lonkero.
