Cutwater Alcohol Content
Cutwater canned cocktails range from 7% to 13% alcohol by volume, depending on the drink. The margaritas, Piña Colada, and Espresso Martini are the strongest, at 12.5 to 13%.2,3,10
Because the cans are made with real liquor and are bigger than a cocktail glass, one can is often two or more drinks. A 12 oz Spicy Mango Margarita at 12.5% is 2.5 standard drinks, about the same as two and a half beers.
Cutwater ABV by Cocktail
These strengths and can sizes are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
| Product | Type | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Cutwater Piña Colada2 | 355 ml can | 13% |
| Cutwater Spicy Mango Margarita3 | 355 ml can | 12.5% |
| Cutwater Strawberry Margarita4 | 355 ml can | 10% |
| Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary5 | 355 ml can | 10% |
| Cutwater Whiskey Sour6 | 355 ml can | 8% |
| Cutwater Vodka Mule7 | 355 ml can | 7% |
| Cutwater Rum Mojito8 | 355 ml can | 7% |
| Cutwater Lime Margarita9 | 200 ml can | 12.5% |
| Cutwater Espresso Martini10 | 200 ml can | 13% |
| Cutwater White Russian11 | 200 ml can | 13% |
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Cutwater?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 12.5% ABV, here is how Cutwater adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz (355 ml) can | 12.5% | 2.5 |
| Two 12 oz cans | 12.5% | 5.0 |
| 4-pack of 12 oz cans | 12.5% | 10.0 |
The table above uses a 12.5% margarita. The next section shows every cocktail at its own strength.
Cutwater vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| BuzzBallz | 15% | 3.0 |
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 2.8 |
| Cutwater margarita | 12.5% | 2.5 |
| High Noon | 4.5% | 0.9 |
| White Claw | 5% | 1.0 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
Standard Drinks in Every Cutwater Can
Each can at its own size and strength:
| Cocktail | Can | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piña Colada | 355 ml | 13% | 2.6 |
| Spicy Mango Margarita | 355 ml | 12.5% | 2.5 |
| Strawberry Margarita | 355 ml | 10% | 2.0 |
| Spicy Bloody Mary | 355 ml | 10% | 2.0 |
| Whiskey Sour | 355 ml | 8% | 1.6 |
| Vodka Mule | 355 ml | 7% | 1.4 |
| Rum Mojito | 355 ml | 7% | 1.4 |
| Lime Margarita | 200 ml | 12.5% | 1.4 |
| Espresso Martini | 200 ml | 13% | 1.5 |
| White Russian | 200 ml | 13% | 1.5 |
The smaller 200 ml cans are stronger per sip but hold less, so a 200 ml White Russian and a 355 ml Vodka Mule land close together.
How Much Cutwater Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many 12 oz Cutwater margaritas reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Cutwater Alcohol FAQ
How strong is a Cutwater?
Cutwater cocktails are 7% to 13% ABV. The margaritas are 10 to 12.5%, and the Piña Colada, Espresso Martini, and White Russian are 13%.
How many shots are in a Cutwater?
A 12 oz Cutwater at 12.5% holds about as much alcohol as 2.5 shots of 40% liquor. The cans themselves say "made with" 1.5 to 2 shots of their spirit, and the liqueurs in the mix add more.
Is one Cutwater enough to get drunk?
A 12 oz margarita is 2.5 standard drinks, so it can be for a smaller or lighter person. Use the calculator on this page for your weight.
What is the strongest Cutwater?
The Piña Colada, Espresso Martini, and White Russian are 13%. The 12 oz Piña Colada has the most alcohol per can.
To see how Cutwater affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 25052001000980. Cutwater Piña Colada label, 13% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24274001000289. Cutwater Spicy Mango Margarita label, 12.5% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 25297001000202. Cutwater Strawberry Margarita label, 10% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24029001000866. Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary label, 10% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24038001000532. Cutwater Whiskey Sour label, 8% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23031001000927. Cutwater Vodka Mule label, 7% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 25219001000478. Cutwater Rum Mojito label, 7% alc. by vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23055001000449. Cutwater Lime Margarita label, 12.5% alc. by vol., 200 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24137001000454. Cutwater Espresso Martini label, 13% alc. by vol., 200 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24137001000470. Cutwater White Russian label, 13% alc. by vol., 200 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.