Finally, the cocktail is customarily garnished with honeydew melon balls, because they look charmingly like tennis bowls.

Who Invented the Honey Deuce?

The Honey Deuce he created was balanced, fruity, and well-received.

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It remains incredibly popular to this day.

To make it, fill a highball glass with ice.

Add vodka, then top with lemonade and raspberry liqueur.

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Can I Make a Pitcher of Honey Deuce?

This drink can be scaled up to serve a crowd.

Then refer to thisofficial recipefor your large-batch proportions.

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Can a Honey Deuce Be Served Frozen?

Want a version of this cocktail that’s even more refreshing on a hot summer day?

Look no further than a frozen Honey Deuce.

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Blend the vodka, lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and crushed ice in a blender until well combined.

Garnish with honeydew balls and serve immediately.

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Add lemonade and liqueur:

Top with lemonade and raspberry liqueur.

Garnish and serve:

Garnish with honeydew melon balls.

(As a substitute, you could garnish with lemon wedges or raspberries.)

Southern Living Honey Deuce Cocktail adding the lemonade to the glass

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Southern Living Honey Deuce Cocktail garnishing with melon balls

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