Serve ‘em up!
The US Open has a buzz-worthy new tennis-themed drink dubbed The Watermelon Slice, featuring champagne and elderflower liquor — for a wallet-busting $39.
The boozy beverage comes in a neon-green, tennis ball-shaped wine glass and is a mix of Moët & Chandon Champagne, watermelon juice, elderflower liqueur, and lime with a watermelon wedge.
The US Open’s new tennis-themed drink, The Watermelon Slice, features champagne and elderflower liquor, costing $39. Annie Wermiel/NY Post
Three people taking a selfie while holding watermelon cocktails in tennis ball-shaped cups at the US Open. Annie Wermiel/NY Post“I like the bubbles. I like the aftertaste of the watermelon juice. I’d get it again. This is a close second to the Honey Deuce for me,” Brooke Krueger, 36, said, comparing the concoction to the tournament’s signature drink.
“Maybe give me more than one of these and I may change my mind,” Krueger, of the Upper East Side, quipped.
She said she didn’t mind shelling out big bucks for the new cocktail, which was created by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the tournament’s official hotel sponsor.
Stars including Brittany Snow and “Zombies” actress Meg Donnelly have also been spotted sipping the fruity concoction.
Stars at the game, like Meg Donnelly and Brittany Snow, could be seen enjoying the Watermelon Slice. Getty Images for IHG Hotels & Resorts
The drink was created by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the tournament’s official hotel sponsor. Annie Wermiel/NY Post
Social media personalities Tessa Brooks, Payton Purther and Julia Mervis enjoyed the cocktail as well. Getty Images for IHG Hotels & Resorts
Tennis fans have been guzzling the Honey Deuce (seen far right), a signature US Open drink, since 2007, which is topped with honey dew melon “tennis” balls. Annie Wermiel/NY Post“If I think it looks cool, I’m going to get it whether I know it’s $39 or $23,” she said. “I would say I’d get it again.”
Lee Sodo, 45, of Morristown, New Jersey, said the drink gives the Honey Deuce stiff competition.
“It’s not as sweet and I like the new cup,” she said.“It’s delicious.”
Tennis buffs have been guzzling the Honey Deuce —made of Grey Goose vodka, lemonade and raspberry liqueur with honey dew melon “tennis” balls — at the US Open since 2007.
