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In the haze and humidity of summer, I often lose track of what day it is. But once I start seeing advertisements for the start of the US Open, I know that we’re approaching the end of August. That doesn’t mean the darty is coming to an end. Instead, it means the best drinks of the summer are coming out at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the annual Grand Slam tennis tournament is held. By now, you’ve probably tried a Honey Deuce, the event’s iconic signature cocktail. But if you’re looking for another refreshing drink to sip while you watch the best tennis players in the world collide in fierce competition, you should crack open the Moët Serve, a brand new Champagne cocktail created by Moët & Chandon. I love Champagne as much as the next person, but I have to admit it has one flaw: Once you open a bottle, you have to finish the whole thing. You can’t save the rest of the bubbly for later. Luckily Moët & Chandon found a solution to this problem. It took Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial—the “first Champagne specifically designed to be enjoyed over ice,” says Daniela Curiel, head of Moët & Chandon USA—and poured it into a specially designed container that’s shaped like a tube of tennis balls. The addition of three lime wheels—the “tennis balls,” so to speak—adds a bright citrus note. Champagne in a portable container just makes sense, especially at the US Open. Whenever you’re watching a sporting event, don’t you want to cheers, dance, and express yourself without spilling your delicious beverage and making a sticky mess? Now you can. The Moët Serve is available at the US Open at the Moët & Chandon Club de Tennis Bar in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, or you can find it around New York City at Dante, Electric Lemon, Hard Rock Hotel, the Gansevoort, and the St. Regis. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the stadium or New York City, though; you can mix it up at home and be transported courtside. Just pour Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial over ice, add three thinly sliced lime wheels, and serve.