Fresh Raspberry Honey Deuce Cocktail
This Fresh Raspberry Honey Deuce is a fruity, refreshing cocktail made with real raspberries, lemonade, and vodka, inspired by the U.S. Open classic. Unlike the original that uses liqueur, this version delivers a cleaner, more vibrant taste with natural sweetness and a showstopping garnish of honeydew melon balls. It’s easy, elegant, and perfect for summer entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink, Cocktail
- Method: Stirred, Muddled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (from 1 pint), plus more for garnish
- 2 cups store-bought lemonade
- 1/2 cup (4 oz.) vodka
- 12 honeydew melon balls (use a melon baller or small scoop)
Instructions
- Muddle and stir:
Place the raspberries in a pitcher. Use a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to gently mash them until juicy and broken down. - Add the lemonade and vodka to the pitcher. Stir until well combined.
- Strain and serve:
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a clean container. Pour the mixture through the strainer to remove pulp and seeds. - Fill four rocks glasses with ice. Pour the strained cocktail mixture into each glass.
- Garnish each drink with a cocktail pick holding three honeydew melon balls and a few fresh raspberries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Substitute vodka with gin or tequila for a creative twist.
- Make a mocktail version by replacing vodka with sparkling water and muddling extra raspberries.
- Use frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable—just thaw and drain before muddling.
- Prep in advance: You can mix the drink base up to 2 days ahead; just strain and garnish when ready to serve.
- Ideal for summer parties, brunches, or themed events like a tennis watch party.