GREY GOOSE® Vodka Serves Up Le Melon Ace, the Official Cocktail of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers

The Canada-exclusive signature serve captures the rise of fruit-forward cocktails and the spirit of summer entertaining

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Canadians embrace lighter, refreshing tasting cocktails to elevate summer hosting, GREY GOOSE^® Vodka is introducing Le Melon Ace^™, a Canada-exclusive serve created in partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers and named the tournament’s official cocktail. Available throughout this year’s tournament in Toronto and Montréal, the cocktail connects the energy of world-class tennis with the evolving rituals of summer entertaining.

Inspired by iconic courtside moments and the social energy of tennis season, Le Melon Ace^™ blends GREY GOOSE^® Vodka with fresh watermelon juice, lime and mint, a flavour combination that captures peak summer refreshment. With watermelon continuing to rise in popularity across seasonal menus, the cocktail offers a vibrant, approachable serve designed for everything from match-day viewing to casual outdoor gatherings.

Le Melon Ace^™

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz GREY GOOSE^® Vodka
• 3 oz fresh watermelon juice
• 0.75 oz lime juice
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• Garnished with green grapes and a mint sprig

Method:

• Add all ingredients in a 16oz glass
• Fill with ice

Beyond the court, Le Melon Ace^™ reflects a growing shift toward experience-led hosting and at-home entertaining. Whether served at backyard watch parties or during tournament viewing, the cocktail offers a simple yet elevated way for Canadians to recreate the feeling of the National Bank Open at home.

“The National Bank Open is one of the most iconic summer sporting events in Canada, and we’re thrilled to partner with Tennis Canada to introduce a signature GREY GOOSE^® Vodka cocktail experience made specifically for Canadian tennis fans,” said Aleco Azqueta, Vice President Global Marketing, GREY GOOSE^® Vodka. “Le Melon Ace^™ is inspired by the energy of tournament season and the flavours people are gravitating toward this summer — bright, fresh and perfect for entertaining. We see it becoming a go-to serve for watching matches, whether courtside or at home with friends.”

"In partnership with GREY GOOSE^® Vodka, we are proud to introduce the official cocktail of the 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers, Le Melon Ace^™,” said Rob Swann, Chief Commercial Officer at Tennis Canada. “From the outset, GREY GOOSE^® has been a great partner to collaborate with. We are excited for the elevated experience they will bring to our fans at both the Toronto and Montréal tournaments. This refreshing, signature cocktail will be a great way to cool down on a hot summer day, whether you’re watching your favourite player on site or making it in your own backyard. The National Bank Open is more than just a tennis tournament, it's the fuel of tennis in Canada and we are thrilled that through partnerships like this one with GREY GOOSE^®, we can provide world class experiences that unite fans across the country."

Le Melon Ace will be available at the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montréal, giving fans the chance to experience the official cocktail firsthand throughout the tournament.

About GREY GOOSE^® Vodka

Made without compromise, GREY GOOSE^® Vodka is made with the highest-quality ingredients and has a 100% traceable production process, from crop to cork. Every aspect of the creation of GREY GOOSE^® Vodka is focused on crafting vodka of unmatched quality. Each bottle of GREY GOOSE^® Vodka is distilled and bottled in France, with a recipe and process that remains unchanged since inception, using just two ingredients – single-origin Picardie wheat and spring water from our natural limestone well in Gensac-la-Pallue. A one-distillation process brings out the true essence of these ingredients.

The GREY GOOSE^® portfolio is comprised of GREY GOOSE^® vodka, GREY GOOSE ^® Berry Rouge, GREY GOOSE^® La Poire, GREY GOOSE^® L'Orange, and GREY GOOSE^® Le Citron Flavored vodkas.

About Tennis Canada

Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport association with a mission to lead the growth, development and promotion of tennis in Canada and a vision to be a world-leading tennis nation. We value teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation and excellence. Tennis Canada owns and operates the premier National Bank Open presented by Rogers WTA and ATP Tour events, four professional ATP and ITF sanctioned events and financially supports four other professional tournaments in Canada. Tennis Canada operates junior national training centres/programs in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Tennis Canada is a proud member of World Tennis, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and serves to administer, sponsor and select the teams for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and all wheelchair, junior and senior national teams. Tennis Canada invests its surplus into tennis development. For more information on Tennis Canada please visit our website at: www.tenniscanada.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.