Via iStockphoto / @kennedytrull TikTok
A Texas woman entered JFK's Amex Lounge, and to her delight, she was served the U.S. Open's signature drink, the Honey Deuce
The U.S. Open is in full swing. To celebrate, the Amex lounge at JFK Airport is serving up the Honey Deuce—the tournament’s signature drink.
A traveler, Kennedy Trull (@kennedytrull) shared a video toasting the drinks in the lounge with the caption, “Cheers to my first honey deuce even if it is at JFK (a win is a win).”
It was an apparent win indeed. Viewers shared sentiments of missing out and absolutely loving the drink. One commenter noted the lounge does this every year.
“They do this every year. I was so mad they didn’t have it last week when I was at the lounge.”
The Draw Of The Honey Deuce
From the end of August through mid-September, every year, the U.S. Open brings over a million people together to watch what will become historic tennis matches. Tennis champions, celebrities, everyday people, and (in this modern day) influencers descend on New York City to enjoy the matches. At the center of the activity, the other star, is undeniably the Honey Deuce—and it is by design.
The Honey Deuce was introduced as the official cocktail of the U.S. Open in 2007. The pink drink is served in the tournament’s signature souvenir cup that lists the names of all past singles winners. It is then garnished with three skewered honeydew melon balls that perfectly resemble tennis balls.
It was specifically made to be what the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby—a fan-favorite must-have. And that is exactly its evolution. Continuously growing in popularity, the Honey Deuce has had major features. From celebrities like Taylor Swift being photographed with it to countless fans posting to social media letting the world know they were at the U.S. Open. It has become a status symbol, a cultural phenomenon, and a multi-million dollar maker.
Since its debut, the drink has become a rite of passage for any attendee; so the fear of missing out on having one is real.
DIY Honey Deuce
Created by mixologist Nick Mautone, the Honey Deuce was curated with three things in mind: taste, easy mixing, and mass production. So if you cannot make it to New York to partake, you can simply make your own. Mix fresh lemonade (3 ounces), vodka (1.5 ounces), raspberry liqueur (0.5 ounces), and add ice. Shake and enjoy.
The U.S. Open is hosted annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens. This year it runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13.
BroBible reached out to Kennedy and American Express for comment.