Home Court Advantage

Whether it’s singles or mixed doubles being played in your living room, you’ll still need a good serve.
By Deirdre M. Goldbeck

It’s that time of year again when tennis lovers start gearing up for the U.S. Open. There’s only one problem: With all the clawbacks, cutbacks, and givebacks these days, you’re cash-strapped, and those coveted, complimentary corporate (or even discounted) tix are nowhere to be found. But so what? Here’s your chance to save some gas and some green, and put that massive flat-screen on your living room wall to good use. (You know the one. You just couldn’t live without it for the big game—and you’re still paying for it.)

We have it on good authority that the signature drink being served up for this year’s Grand Slam is the Honey Deuce; it comes to you courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka. What better way to watch mixed doubles than in the comfort of your own home, while sipping this specially created cocktail? Just fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Add Grey Goose, lemonade, and a drizzle of premium raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord. Then finish it off with some honeydew melon balls to create that tennis-ball optical illusion and it’s game, set, and match.

HONEY DEUCE
1 ounce Grey Goose Vodka
2 ounces fresh lemonade
Top with 1/2 ounce premium raspberry flavored liqueur
Garnish with four 1-inch honeydew melon balls