The Dewar’s Lemon Wedge is the U.S. Open’s official cocktail. Here’s how to make it at home

By: Jessica Marksbury

June 16, 2023

Treat yourself to the U.S. Open's official cocktail.

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Attendees at this year’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club can enjoy an exclusive perk: the chance to indulge in a ready-to-drink Dewar’s Lemon Wedge, the official cocktail of the U.S. Open.

But if you count yourself among the fans taking in the action at home, you too can enjoy the refreshing adult beverage. All you need are three simple ingredients, and an empty afternoon to watch the golf, cocktail in hand. Check out the Dewar’s Lemon Wedge recipe below.

How to make a Dewar’s Lemon Wedge cocktail

• 1.5 oz Dewar’s 12
• 3 oz club soda
• 2 oz lemonade

Combine all ingredients over ice in a highball glass and garnish with a lemon wheel. (If you’re looking for maximum authenticity, spear that lemon with a golf tee!)

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Dewar’s 12

Famous for its double-aged blend, with six months of marrying in oak casks after initial maturation and blending. This Scotch whisky’s unique taste and experience is one of the world’s most popular and awarded whiskies.

$32.99 from fave.co

And if you’re interested in the ultimate U.S. Open watch-party package, check out this Dewar’s Lemon Wedge bundle, which includes a bottle of Dewar’s 12, mixers and fun accessories.

BUY NOW: Dewar’s Lemon Wedge Classic Kit (makes 4-8 cocktails); $69.99

Dewar’s Lemon Wedge Classic Kit (makes 4-8 cocktails)

This cocktail kit includes Dewar’s 12, lemonade, club soda, 1 lemon, 2 Dewar’s golf cups, 2 Dewar’s ball markers, 4 Dewar’s golf tee garnish picks, 1 Dewar’s Lemon Wedge recipe card and 1 Dewar’s Lemon Wedge notecard.

$69.99 from www.cocktailcourier.com

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As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her original interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.