The US Open's Honey Deuce is an ace summer cocktail—here's how to make it
Can't make it to NYC's big tennis tournament? Drink experts say it's easy to recreate at home
- The Honey Deuce is the signature cocktail of the US Open tennis tournament.
- The drink is made with Grey Goose vodka, fresh lemonade, and raspberry liqueur.
- It is garnished with a skewer of frozen honeydew melon balls.
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The 2026 US Open tennis tournament always serves up plenty of lifestyle inspiration, from the preppy tennis fashion to the food. While not everyone can score tickets to NYC's big tournament, you can enjoy the flavors of the event at home by making the US Open’s signature cocktail: the Honey Deuce.
The US Open Honey Deuce cocktail is not only a staple of the prestigious tennis tournament, but it's also become NYC's end-of-summer drink of choice. Bars such as The Recreation Bar in FiDi, L’Americana in Irving Place, and the Refinery Rooftop are all serving up the iconic US Open drink.
Keep reading for a deep-dive into the history of the Honey Deuce, plus how to order your own or make one at home:
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What is the US Open Honey Deuce cocktail?
“The Grey Goose Honey Deuce is a great example of how a few thoughtfully selected ingredients can create a well-balanced and elevated cocktail,” Maxime Belfand, New York Brand Ambassador for Grey Goose, told 10BEST.
“Grey Goose vodka provides a smooth, premium foundation, while fresh lemonade brings brightness and acidity, and raspberry liqueur adds just the right amount of sweetness. Together, they create something that is light, refreshing, and approachable, which is exactly what you want during late summer in New York.”
The signature cocktail drink has gained popularity far beyond Manhattan. Now, tennis fans can be seen wearing Honey Deuce merchandise nationwide while some even sport the merch at weddings.
“Today, people don’t just order a Grey Goose Honey Deuce at the tournament — they look forward to it. What started as the signature cocktail of the US Open has grown into a cultural icon and, for many fans, enjoying a Grey Goose Honey Deuce has become as much a part of the tournament tradition as watching the tennis itself,” Belfand said.
The best part about the Grey Goose Honey Deuce: it’s easy to drink and even easier to make at home.
How to make the US Open Honey Deuce cocktail
US Open Honey Deuce cocktail recipe
Ingredients:
- 1¼ oz. Grey Goose Vodka
- 3 oz. fresh lemonade
- ½ oz. premium raspberry liqueur
- 3 Honeydew Melon Balls, for garnish
Directions:
- Fill a chilled highball glass with cubed ice and add Grey Goose Vodka.
- Top with fresh lemonade and premium raspberry liqueur.
- Garnish with a skewer of three frozen honeydew melon balls.
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