How to Make the Viral $39 US Open Cocktail Everyone’s Talking About
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Everyone knows the best sporting events have signature drink. Like Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby and the Honey Deuce at the US Open. However, this year, a new drink has gone viral, and it looks so good. The 2025 US Open is taking place in New York City right now, and as fans watch from home or in the Arthur Ashe Stadium, everyone’s talking about the cool $39 Watermelon Slice cocktail.
The cocktail, served in cool yellow glasses with slices of watermelon on the edge, was created by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel and hotel loyalty program of the US Open. This is the first-ever cocktail released by IHG Hotels & Resorts, which people are super excited about. Like this woman, who called it “outrageous and amazing.”
But if you can’t get to the US Open — or don’t want to drop nearly $40 on the pricey drink — then you can make it at home! IHG revealed their exclusive recipe for fans to mix up themselves, and it looks delightful.
The recipe takes just four ingredients, plus fresh watermelon slices to garnish the sides of the cup. Use any glass you have at home (it’s OK if you don’t have a florescent tennis-yellow glass) an add ½ ounce of St Germain, 2 ounces of Twisted Alchemist watermelon juice, and ½ ounce of lime juice. Stir, then fill the glass with ice.
Now for the good stuff: pour 3 ounces of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, a crisp, celebratory champagne. You’ll want to stir it gently, so it doesn’t bubble over, then top with a watermelon slice. And that’s it!
This is the perfect summertime drink, so you’ll want to make it before the weather changes. Drinking this by the pool or while watching the US Open at home sounds like the perfect way to enjoy the long weekend.
Before you go, check out our roundup of summer cocktails below: