Marskin ryyppy

Marskin ryyppy is a potent Finnish alcoholic beverage named after Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, the esteemed Marshal of Finland. Served as a shot, the custom dictates that it be poured to the very brim of the glass and consumed in a single gulp, without spilling a drop. This ritual reportedly began in the Chevalier Guard, where Mannerheim once served. Another crucial detail is that the drink must be ice-cold.

The concoction was devised by Mannerheim's adjutant, Ragnar Grönvall, during the Continuation War in the early 1940s to enhance the taste of low-quality vodka. For nearly 50 years, discussions have persisted regarding the original ingredients, which are no longer accessible. Various recipes propose a blend of akvavit, vermouth, and gin.

For many years, Mikkelin Klubi held the trademark for Marskin ryyppy. In 1995, they leased the rights to the British company Allied Domecq, which subcontracted its production to Lignell & Piispanen in Kuopio, Finland. In November 2005, Mikkelin Klubi sold the trademark to the international beverage giant Pernod Ricard for a considerable, albeit undisclosed, sum.