Mixed drink supplies drinks, distilled beverages (e.g., vodka, gin, and whiskey and fermented beverages (e.g., beer, wine, and sake) form the base of the drink. Alcoholic or not, mixed drinks incorporate some type of drink mixer, which adds sweet or sour tones (e.g., simple syrup, sour mix, and grenadine), carbonation (e.g., soda or seltzer water), or a combination of both (e.g., sodapop and tonic water). Fruit juices, dairy products, coffee, tea, and several other beverages are used, too. While certainly not required, a cocktail garnish adds a festive touch to any mixed drink. Generally, the more fruit flavors in a drink, the more
Long drink (5.5% alc/vol) and the fact that only Alko was allowed to sell non-fermented alcohol until 2018 when alcohol related laws changed. Long drinks in the Finnish style have been commercially produced and marketed in other nations, including in the United States, China, Japan, and Taiwan. Long drink A long drink or tall drink is an alcoholic mixed drink with a relatively large volume (> 12 cl, frequently 16–40 cl or between 5–9 fluid ounces). A long drink will have a tall glass full of mixer, in contrast to a short drink which has less mixer. Short drinks are generally stronger