'For me the Honey Deuce reaching such an iconic status and becoming such a cultural phenomenon has been super fun and exciting,' Nick Mautone told Newsweek.
While the main appeal of attending a live sporting event is watching the action in person, there's more at play than simply spectating. Whether you're eating a Dodger Dog in Los Angeles or eating some strawberries and cream while sipping a Pimm's Cup at Wimbledon, food and drink are part of the show. Think about it; peanuts and Cracker Jack are even immortalized in 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame.
While making the melon balls lightning struck—the melon balls looked just like tennis balls—and I knew that was the garnish that had to go into the drink!'The Honey Deuce as we know it didn't simply appear, though. Mautone had some other versions of the drink that mirrored the salad more closely, but practical considerations had to enter the picture.'We knew that the first iterations were too complex for a large format, high volume, outdoor event,' he said.
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