Overview

• IHG Hotels & Resorts introduced the Watermelon Slice as an on-site US Open cocktail, marking the company’s debut entry into branded drinks.
• The drink sells for $39 at the tournament and is served in a neon tennis-yellow, tennis ball–shaped glass with a watermelon wedge garnish.
• IHG publicly shared the exact at-home recipe, calling for 3 oz Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut, ½ oz St‑Germain, 2 oz Twisted Alchemist watermelon juice, and ½ oz lime juice.
• Lifestyle outlets report the cocktail has gone viral with fans, drawing comparisons to the long-standing Honey Deuce as another highly talked-about Open beverage.
• On-site reactions highlight the champagne-and-watermelon profile, with some attendees saying they would buy it again despite the premium price.