At last year's U.S. Open, the game, set, and match tennis drink now has a competitor from below.
Gray Goose, which was the official beverage sponsor of the US Open, recently signed a deal with the Australian Open and hopes organizers have developed a cocktail to rival the Honey Deuce.
Of course, Honey Deuce was all the rage during last year's U.S. Open, making it one of the most searched drinks of 2024, according to Google.
The U.S. Open's signature cocktail “Honey Deuce'' has its origins in the Honeydew Melon Ball
Aleko Azuketa, Gray Goose's global vice president of marketing, told Fox News Digital that the Australian Open's new signature cocktail, known as the Lemon Ace, is “infused with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients such as fresh citrus, passion fruit and mint. It is made using
Lemon Ace is the signature cocktail of the Australian Open. (Grey Goose, Darian Trainor/Getty Images)
Azketa said he expects the Lemon Aces to become “as iconic to the tournament and an integral part of the fan experience at the Australian Open as the Honey Deuces were at the US Open.” said.
Honey Deuce begins to be sold in the US as cocktails explode in popularity
But you don't have to travel to Melbourne, Australia to experience it for yourself.
Gray Goose shared a recipe for a drink you can make at home with Fox News Digital.
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The Lemon Ace is a cocktail that represents Gray Goose's attempt to capitalize on the success of the Honey Deuce at the Australian Open and US Open. (Gray Goose)
1 1/3 ounces Gray Goose Vodka
5 ounces sparkling lemonade
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1/2 oz passion fruit syrup
lemon peel
fresh mint
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1. Fill a chilled highball glass with ice cubes and add Gray Goose vodka.
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2. Top with fresh sparkling lemonade and passion fruit syrup.
3. Garnish with fresh mint and lemon zest.
The vodka recipe calls for ice cubes and lemon zest. (St. Petersburg)
For the perfect garnish, Gray Goose recommends using only the bright yellow rind of the lemon and avoiding the white pith underneath, which can be bitter.
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To create the “spinning tennis ball” decoration, use a speed peeler to peel a large section of lemon peel. Press the skin with a bottle cap to cut out a circular part and carefully remove the decoration with a toothpick.
This recipe is owned by Gray Goose and was shared with Fox News Digital.
