I Turned the U.S. Open’s Iconic Honey Deuce Into a Mocktail—and It’s Even Better Than the Original

Name: I Turned the U.S. Open’s Iconic Honey Deuce Into a Mocktail—and It’s Even Better Than the Original
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 oz. strongly brewed Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger herbal tea, chilled (see below); 2 oz. lemonade (we used Simply Lemonade), chilled; 2 oz. club soda, chilled; 3 honeydew melon balls, skewered on a pick; 2 c. boiling water; 4 Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger tea bags; 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. agave nectar

All the courtside vibes, none of the booze—or the $23 price tag.

By Susan ChoungPublished: Aug 30, 2026

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A colorful mocktail with melon skewers on a white table near a window overlooking a city skyline.

Good Housekeeping / Agasha Irving

Yields:

1 serving(s)

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Inspired by the U.S. Open’s iconic $23 Honey Deuce, this zero-proof riff swaps the Chambord for strongly brewed Raspberry Zinger tea, which brings brambly fruit flavor and a nicely dry finish. The result is less sweet than the original, with club soda keeping every sip light and refreshing. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Honey Deuce without those signature honeydew “tennis balls.”

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Ingredients

For the mocktail

2 oz. strongly brewed Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger herbal tea, chilled (see below)
2 oz. lemonade (we used Simply Lemonade), chilled
2 oz. club soda, chilled
3 honeydew melon balls, skewered on a pick

For the Chilled Tea

2 cups boiling water
4 Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger tea bags
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. agave nectar

Directions

1. Step 1In a tall glass, stir together the tea and lemonade; fill the glass with ice and stir to combine.
2. Step 2Top with club soda and gently stir. Garnish with honeydew melon balls.
For the Chilled Tea
1. Step 1In a large liquid measuring cup, combine the boiling water with the tea bags. Let steep 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags, squeezing out excess liquid; discard tea bags. Stir in agave nectar. Let cool, then refrigerate in a jar until ready to use.

To pre-batch for a watch party: In a pitcher, combine all of the chilled tea with 2 cups lemonade and keep refrigerated. When you’re ready to serve, pour 4 ounces of the tea-lemonade mixture into an ice-filled glass, top with 2 ounces club soda and garnish with honeydew melon balls. You can also scoop and skewer the melon balls ahead of time and keep them frozen until serving. Makes 8 drinks.

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