Description
This Honey Deuce cocktail, inspired by the signature cocktail at the US Open combines vodka, lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and frozen melon ball “tennis balls” for a refreshing summer drink that’s perfect for sipping during the US Open or any backyard gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For 1 Serving:
- 3½ oz lemonade
- 1½ oz vodka
- ¾ oz chambord or raspberry liqueur
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice (optional, for extra tartness)*
- Ice
- Honeydew melon balls for garnish
For 8 Servings:
- 3½ cups lemonade
- 1½ cups vodka
- ¾ cup Chambord or raspberry liqueur
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (optional, for extra tartness)*
- Ice
- Honeydew melon balls for garnish
Instructions
Make the melon ball garnish:
- Slice the honeydew in half and use a melon baller to scoop out balls of fruit (press, twist, and scoop in a circular motion). Place them on a plate or tray, then transfer to the freezer while you prep the cocktails — this helps them stay firm and keep their shape. Plan for 3 melon balls per cocktail.
For Single-Serving Honey Deuce Cocktails:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the lemonade, vodka, raspberry liqueur, and fresh lemon juice (if using).
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with 3 melon balls threaded onto a cocktail pick and rest it across the top of the glass.
For Batch Honey Deuce Cocktails:
- In a pitcher, combine the lemonade, vodka, raspberry liqueur, and lemon juice (if using). Stir well.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
- When serving, pour into individual glasses over ice.
- Garnish each glass with 3 melon balls on a cocktail pick.
Notes
*The level of sweetness in this cocktail will depend on your lemonade. If you are using a regular storebought lemonade, I like adding some lemon juice to counteract the sweetness. If you are using a low sugar lemonade, you can skip the lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Cocktails