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Refreshing Chambord Vodka Lemonade (Honey Deuce)

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This Chambord Vodka Lemonade (also known as the Honey Deuce Cocktail), is a fun and flavorful summer cocktail. The combination of raspberry flavors and lemonade is perfectly balanced and delicious. This raspberry vodka drink is just as perfect for a hot summer day as it is for special occasions. Add this fancy cocktail to your happy hour for a grand slam hit!

Two highball glasses of honey deuce cocktail garnished with honeydew melon balls.

There are cocktails, and then there's the Honey Deuce - my favorite new cocktail!

Originating from the VIP lounges of the U.S. Open, this delicious cocktail combines the elegance of tennis with the carefree spirit of summer.

With just a handful of ingredients, you can serve this crowd-pleaser faster than a Grand Slam serve.

When life hands you lemons, don't just make lemonade—upgrade it to a Chambord Lemonade Drink. 🙂

For more easy cocktail recipes, check out Frozen Margarita and Bacardi Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri.

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What you'll love about this recipe:

  • Refreshing: This delicious drink is perfect for hot summer days or any time you want a refreshing cocktail.
  • Beautiful Presentation: The Honey Deuce is known for its stunning presentation. It is traditionally served in a glass with melon balls garnish that emulate tennis balls. But it is also classy enough to serve on Valentine's Day.
  • Favorite of Sports Fans: The Honey Deuce gained popularity as the signature cocktail of the US Open tennis tournament since 2021, making it a favorite among sports fans.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: This Chambord lemonade vodka is the perfect fruity cocktail whether you're hosting a BBQ, a summer garden party, or watching tennis. And you can even make it ahead in a large pitcher!
  • Lighter Alternative: If you prefer lighter cocktails that are not too heavy on alcohol content, this Chambord vodka lemonade fits the bill perfectly.
  • Easy to Make: This recipe is super simple. You can whip up this tasty cocktail in no time with just a few simple steps.

🍋 Ingredients You'll Need

This sweet cocktail only requires a handful of simple ingredients:

Ingredients for Chambord vodka lemonade measured out and placed on a wooden table.
  • Vodka. I recommend you use Grey Goose - a premium smooth vodka. It gives the cocktail a smooth, clean, crisp flavor.
  • Lemonade. This adds a tangy flavor to the cocktail. You can use my Homemade Lemonade recipe, your own lemonade, or store-bought lemonade. You can even add more flavor by using raspberry lemonade or pink lemonade!
  • Raspberry Liqueur. I recommend you use Chambord - a popular black raspberry liqueur. It adds a fruity flavor to the drink and adds a light pink color. The sweet raspberry liqueur adds sweetness to the drink, so no simple syrup is needed.
  • Honeydew Melon. Honeydew melon balls are used for garnish as they emulate green tennis balls. You can also use fresh raspberries, lemon slices, lemon wheel, or a lemon wedge instead. I sometimes add mint leaves for a pop of color, too!

See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.

🍸 How To Make A Chambord Vodka Lemonade

This recipe makes one serving.

First, use a melon baller to scoop up some honeydew melon balls. Place three melon balls on a cocktail pick.

Next, fill a highball glass ⅔ full with ice cubes (about 1 cup). Add 1.5 oz. of Grey Goose vodka and 3 oz. of lemonade.

Grey goose vodka being poured into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
Lemonade being poured into the glass with the ice cubes and vodka.

Stir with a long-handled spoon. Slowly pour 0.5 oz of Chambord Raspberry Liqueur over top.

A hand using a long-handled spoon to stir the ingredients in the highball glass.
The Chambord raspberry liqueur being poured over the ice cubes in the cocktail glass.

Garnish with the melon balls and serve immediately.

Two glasses of Chambord vodka lemonade with honeydew melon balls for garnish.

💭Expert Tips

  • Use high-quality ingredients: For the best flavor, use premium ingredients like Grey Goose vodka and Chambord Raspberry Liqueur.
  • Garnish with honeydew melon balls: Adding honeydew melon balls as a garnish not only makes it look pretty, but the sweet and juicy melon complements the flavors of the lemonade and raspberry liqueur perfectly.
  • Enjoy responsibly: As with any alcoholic beverage, ensure you are of legal drinking age, and enjoy your Honey Deuce in moderation. It's always best to savor your drink slowly and responsibly.

❓ FAQs about melon ball drink

To make honeydew melon balls, start by cutting a ripe melon in half and removing the seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop out small, round balls from the flesh of the melon. Alternatively, you can also cut the melon into small cubes if you like.

Yes, you can prepare this vodka raspberry lemonade in advance. You can combine all of the ingredients except for the ice cubes and garnish and store them in an airtight container until ready to serve. When ready to serve, add ice cubes to each glass, pour over the pre-mixed cocktail mixture, and garnish with honeydew melon balls.

Absolutely! To make a non-alcoholic Honey Deuce, omit the vodka and raspberry liqueur from the recipe. Replace them with lemon-lime soda and raspberry lemonade. The melon balls as a garnish will still add a fun touch to the mocktail.

Honey deuce cocktail in two glasses garnished with melon balls.
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Refreshing Chambord Vodka Lemonade (Honey Deuce)

Two tall glasses of chambord vodka lemonade, garnished with three melon balls.
The Chambord Vodka Lemonade, also known as the Honey Deuce Cocktail, is a fun and flavorful summer cocktail. The combination of raspberry flavors and lemonade is perfectly balanced and delicious. This raspberry vodka drink is just as perfect for a hot summer day as it is for special occasions. Add this fancy cocktail to your happy hour for a grand slam hit!
Jeri Walker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces vodka I recommend Grey Goose
  • 3 ounces lemonade
  • ½ ounce Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
  • 3 Honeydew Melon Balls, for garnish
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Instructions

  • Start by filling a highball glass ⅔ full with crushed ice (about 1 cup).
  • Next, add the vodka and lemonade. Stir with a long-handled spoon.
  • Now gently pour the raspberry liqueur over the top of the ice cubes.
  • Place 3 Honeydew melon balls on a cocktail skewer and place them in the glass for a garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
Expert Tips:
  • For the best flavor, use premium ingredients like Grey Goose vodka and Chambord Raspberry Liqueur.
  • Adding honeydew melon balls as a garnish not only makes it look pretty, but the sweet and juicy melon complements the flavors of the lemonade and raspberry liqueur perfectly.
  • As with any alcoholic beverage, ensure you are of legal drinking age, and enjoy your Honey Deuce in moderation. It's always best to savor your drink slowly and responsibly.

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