The hype has even reached the players. Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Jennifer Brady and Desirae Krawczyk sampled the drink on the Players Box podcast, offering largely positive reviews—with Brady the lone dissenter, due to her general dislike of wine.
“It’s very good,” Keys said, laughing, as she gave it a 4.5 out of 5. “It’s quite strong… If you drink them during our matches, just like, keep the volume down!”
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Time Out dubbed it “the Honey Deuce of the Miami Open,” a comparison that speaks to the outsized influence of the US Open’s signature cocktail.
Wimbledon may have set the standard for iconic tournament fare—strawberries and cream and the Pimm’s Cup have been staples for decades—but the US Open took the concept to another level with the Honey Deuce.
Introduced in 2006 and sold exclusively at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Honey Deuce—made with Grey Goose vodka, lemonade and raspberry liqueur and topped with honeydew melon balls—has become synonymous with the tournament. Priced at $23 and served in a collectible cup, it has evolved from a fan favorite into one of the most profitable drinks in sports.
