Cocktails

Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey is a cocktail made with 151 Proof Rum, Malibu Rum, Pineapple Juice, and Orange Juice. It is served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic23.5% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

350 kcalCalories

23.5%ABV

18.9gSugar

21.3gCarbs

2.75Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 6 ingredients, uses syrup

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 shot Bacardi151 proof rumBase Spirit
1 shotMalibu rumBase Spirit
1 shotPineapple juiceJuice
to tasteOrange juiceJuice
to tasteGrenadineSweetener
to tasteCherriesOther

How to Make It

Fill glass with ice and add shots of Bacardi and Malibu.Fill
Add splash of pineapple juice and top with orange juice.Top
Add grenadine for color and garnish with cherries.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Space Odyssey well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced. It is commonly matched with pork, cheese, fruit desserts style pairings.

Taste

What does Space Odyssey taste like?

Space Odyssey is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.

Primary flavours

Sweet Apple

Supporting notes

Pineapple Cherry Vanilla Aromatic Citrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

High ABV
Noticeably sweet
Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Space Odyssey is right for you

Space Odyssey is best when you want a softer, richer drink with dessert-style appeal. Choose it after food or when creamy texture matters more than crisp acidity. The listed serve is about 19.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Space Odyssey if...

Skip Space Odyssey if you want a clean, dry or refreshing drink. Creamy and dessert-style cocktails are better when richness and softness are part of the appeal.

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Pork CheeseFruit Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Pineapple Juice1 shot

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes: Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.

Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes: Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.

Orange Juiceto taste

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes: Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.

Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes: Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.

Grenadineto taste

Fresh GrenadineGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.

Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Space Odyssey at home?: Yes. The Space Odyssey uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.