the space needle

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Renton, WA
Updated on May 3, 2016

The Space Needle cocktail was created for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. It was served at the revolving restaurant at the top of the Space Needle. The menu stated, "a special drink in a very special container. West Indies rum and flavoring liqueurs create a delightful new taste sensation. $2.00". It was served in a special Space Needle-shaped glass, and for a dazzling effect it had a cake candle burning on the top (to resemble the "needle of flame" that burned at the tip of the Space Needle during the Fair's run). At the table, the candle was distinguished and replaced with a drinking straw.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces light puerto rican rum
  • 1 1/2 ounces dark jamaican rum
  • 1 ounce curacao
  • 1 1/2 ounces lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce orgeat (almond syrup)
  • 1 cup ice

How To Make the space needle

  • Step 1
    Blend all the liquors, juices and ice until slushy. Pour into a 10-oz pilsner glass; serve with a straw, and serve.

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