Name: Honey Deuce (Difford's version)
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka; 30 ml Lemon juice; 10 ml Honey and water syrup; 60 ml Soda water; 15 ml Black raspberry liqueur

TheCocktailian 1y

Oh, what a surprise reading this !
I am sorry to inform you that the recipe listed above is inaccurate and the part of the story that the cocktail was created in 2016 and Nick Mautone was a Grey Goose ambassador also inaccurate.

The original recipe is
1 1/4 oz Grey Goose vodka
3oz lemonade
1/2 oz Chambord
Build and stir over ice and garnish with 3 honeydew melon balls

It would be great if you could adjust to reflect the reality of it.

Thank you

https://www.greygoose.com/cocktails/grey-goose-vodka/honey-deuce.html

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 1y

No need to apologise! Many thanks for pointing out the typo. I’ve now corrected from 2016 to 2006. With regards to Nick Mautone’s role as Brand Ambassador for Grey Goose, this is what’s on Nick’s own website.

“In addition to restaurants, Nick works with beverage companies to assist in their marketing & brand management, training of sales & distribution teams, new product development and mixology. In that focus he has been the Grey Goose Vodka Brand Ambassador since 2005.”

As for the recipe, I specifically state “Adapted from”. Indeed, the recipe is titled “Honey Deuce (Difford’s version)."

TheCocktailian 1y

Hey Simon,

Thanks for your reply—and I completely understand the use of the “Adapted From” statement.

That said, while I respect Difford’s Guide’s editorial approach, this version of the cocktail might create confusion for readers. It could be worthwhile to also list the original (and unique) version, especially considering that the Honey Deuce cocktail is a registered trademark of the USTA.

Appreciate your attention to this, and always grateful for the work you do in elevating the conversation around cocktails.

Best regards,
Emile

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Teresa Martinez 3w

Hi. I don’t normally do this, but I was doing some research about the honey deuce recipe. I know it’s been over a year since this was started, but I stumbled upon this comment and I just couldn’t help myself.

Did you create a profile on this site specifically to respond to this particular recipe?

David Selle Premium Member 2y

This original spec for this cocktail is a honeydew melon ball garnish as the light green melon more closely resembles the color of a tennis ball.

maya foster 2y

This one is refreshing, well balanced and the alcohol is not detectable, so beware! Goes down quickly and easily. Perfect summer night

1 ¹⁄₂ fl oz	Ketel One Vodka
1 fl oz	Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
¹⁄₃ fl oz	Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)
2 fl oz	Thomas Henry Soda Water
¹⁄₂ fl oz	Bols Black Raspberry Liqueur

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