Honey Deuce Cocktail

Abby

5 from 1 vote

The official cocktail of the U.S. Open! Fresh lemonade is mixed with vodka, raspberry liqueur, and garnished with chilled honeydew melon balls. Refreshing, elegant, and perfect for entertaining.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 6 cocktails

Course: Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 275

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
3 oz lemonade (for single cocktail)
1 1/2 oz vodka (Grey Goose recommended)
1/2 oz raspberry liqueur (such as Chambord)
ice (preferably crushed)
honeydew melon balls, for garnish
16 oz lemonade (for batch cocktail)
9 oz vodka (for batch cocktail)
3 oz raspberry liqueur (for batch cocktail)

Equipment

Small pot
Shaker
Pitcher
Knife and melon baller
Cocktail skewers

Method

In a small pot over medium-low heat, combine sugar and water. Heat until sugar dissolves, then let cool. Add fresh lemon juice to create a simple lemonade base.
In a shaker, combine 3 oz lemonade, 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur, and ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with honeydew melon balls on a skewer.
In a pitcher, combine 16 oz lemonade, 9 oz vodka, and 3 oz raspberry liqueur. Stir well and chill. Add ice to glasses when serving and garnish with honeydew melon balls.

Notes

You can prepare this cocktail as a single serving with a shaker or make a large batch in a pitcher for parties. Store-bought lemonade works if you want to save time, and a splash of sparkling water on top makes it even more refreshing.