"At last year's tournament, over 550,000 Honey Deuces were guzzled by thirsty tennis aficionados, according to the New York Times. The cups are even considered collectible, and many fans at the tournament can be seen walking around with a stack practically as tall as 6'10" tennis pro John Isner. Arguably the most profitable cocktail in sports, the Times named it the early winner of the annual, star-studded tennis tournament."
"But the most important aspect of the drink is what floats on top. Three yellow-green spheres of honeydew melon, shaped like mini tennis balls, are more recognizable than any tennis player at this year's tournament (especially after Alcaraz completely shaved his head). And none of this spectacle, which has taken the world by storm, would be possible without the century-old California farm that supplies those Instagrammable orbs."
"Turlock Fruit Co. has been the sole grower of honeydew melon for the U.S. Open since the cocktail was invented close to 20 years ago. Headquartered in Turlock, just south of Modesto, the operation has deep family ties and a history that spans over 100 years. Four generations of the Smith family have worked at all aspects of the company, from planting to packaging to marketing."
The Honey Deuce is a sweet-tart cocktail of vodka, lemonade and raspberry liqueur that has become the U.S. Open's most visible attraction, favored by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Serena Williams. Over 550,000 Honey Deuces were consumed at last year's tournament, and the cups have become collectible keepsakes. Each drink is topped with three yellow-green honeydew spheres shaped like mini tennis balls, creating an Instagrammable visual. Turlock Fruit Co., a century-old, family-run California farm in Turlock near Modesto, has been the sole grower of the U.S. Open honeydew for nearly 20 years and supplies other produce.
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