Smirnoff Alcohol Content
Smirnoff No. 21, the red label, is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.2 Smirnoff also makes a 90 proof No. 27 at 45% and a 100 proof No. 57 at 50%.3,4
A 1.5 oz shot of the red label is 1.0 standard drink. A shot of the 100 proof is 1.3. Smirnoff Ice is a different product, a malt drink, and is much weaker.
Smirnoff Vodka ABV by Recipe
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Smirnoff?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how Smirnoff adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| 2 oz pour | 40% | 1.3 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
The labels list 109 calories per 1.5 oz shot of the 90 proof and 121 calories for the 100 proof.3,4
Smirnoff vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 1.5 oz shot |
|---|---|---|
| Smirnoff No. 57 (100 proof) | 50% | 1.3 |
| Smirnoff No. 21 | 40% | 1.0 |
| Grey Goose | 40% | 1.0 |
| New Amsterdam | 40% | 1.0 |
| Smirnoff Ice | 4.5% | 0.1 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Smirnoff 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 shots of Smirnoff reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Smirnoff Alcohol FAQ
What proof is Smirnoff vodka?
Smirnoff No. 21, the red label, is 80 proof (40% ABV). No. 27 is 90 proof and No. 57 is 100 proof.
Is blue label Smirnoff stronger?
Yes. The blue label Smirnoff No. 57 is 100 proof, or 50% ABV, a quarter stronger than the red label.
Is Smirnoff Ice the same as Smirnoff vodka?
No. Smirnoff Ice is a flavored malt drink of about 4.5%, nowhere near the 40% of the vodka.
How many shots are in a 750 ml bottle?
A 750 ml bottle holds about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle holds about 39.
How many shots of Smirnoff does it take to get drunk?
Each 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Smirnoff affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24303001000373. Smirnoff No. 21 vodka label, 40% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24211001000369. Smirnoff No. 27 vodka label, 45% alc./vol. (90 proof); serving facts per 1.5 fl oz: 109 calories. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24211001000421. Smirnoff No. 57 vodka label, 50% alc./vol. (100 proof); serving facts per 1.5 fl oz: 121 calories. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.