This Cocktail Has Taken The US Open By Storm With $10 Million In Sales
The Honey Deuce, Grey Goose’s tennis-inspired cocktail, has taken center court at the US Open. Every year, fans (famous and otherwise) flock to Queens, NY to witness the tournament, toasting each match with the tournament’s signature serve.
For 17 years, the Honey Deuce has been synonymous with celebrating tennis and the Open. created by former Grey Goose ambassador Nick Mautone and named after an equal 40/40 score, the cocktail is made with vodka, fresh lemonade and raspberry liqueur. It is then topped with tennis ball-like honeydew melon balls to complete the aesthetic and capture the vibe. Grey Goose plays is part as a sponsor of the US Open for over a decade.
According to reports, the cocktail will surpass $10 million in sales before champions are crowned this year. Last year, over 460,000 Honey Deuces were sold at $22 each (which included a commemorative plastic cup). To date, over 2 million have been sold at the event.
Those who can’t make it to Arthur Ashe Stadium can still take part in the cocktail by making it at home with the recipe below.
Ingredients:
- 1.25 oz Grey Goose Vodka
- 3.0 oz Fresh Lemonade
- 0.5 oz Raspberry Liqueur (Chambord is recommended)
- Frozen Honeydew Melon Ball Skewer
Method:
- Chill Collins Glass by placing it in the refrigerator/freezer or by filling with ice water for 5 minutes.
- Remove Collins Glass from the refrigerator/freezer, and fill with ice.
- Measure and add vodka to Collins Glass.
- Top with a measured amount of fresh lemonade.
- Measure and add raspberry liqueur.
- Garnish with a skewer of 1 or multiple frozen honeydew melon balls (note: place honeydew melon in the freezer before using the melon baller).
