Virtanen (Koskenkorva-energydrink)

VIRTANEN

The classic in the snow

Hey! Happy weekend everyone! Here's a Finnish classic from waaaaaay back, I introduce you to the Virtanen! Virtanen is the most common surname in Finland, it is said that every 250th Finn is a "Virtanen". The drink essentially is Koskenkorva mixed with energy drink (most famously with Battery).

• 4 cl Koskenkorva viina (or any local "neutral grain spirit")
• energy drink (Battery)

Fill a glass with ice, add your spirit and top it off with energy drink. Add a straw, gently stir and enjoy!

I did make second version using vodka (Finlandia in this case). The difference was noticeable as well but positively speaking, even with Koskenkorva you could clearly taste the spirit in it, though "faintly". Moreover, if one were to use vodka in this, my 2 cents is

1. Don't use the most expensive luxury vodka
2. Don't settle for the cheapest spirit either

And you'll do good :)