Smirnoff Ice Alcohol Content
Smirnoff Ice Original is 4.5% alcohol by volume.2 An 11.2 oz bottle is 0.8 standard drinks, a little less than one regular beer.
Despite the Smirnoff name, Smirnoff Ice is not vodka. Its label calls it a premium malt beverage with natural flavors, which means it is brewed like beer and flavored.2 The flavored and Zero Sugar versions are the same 4.5%.3,4
Smirnoff Ice ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
There is also a 3.2% version of the Original label. If you are counting drinks, check the strength printed near the bottom of your bottle or can.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Smirnoff Ice?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 4.5% ABV, here is how Smirnoff Ice adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 11.2 oz bottle | 4.5% | 0.8 |
| 12 oz can | 4.5% | 0.9 |
| 6-pack of 11.2 oz bottles | 4.5% | 5.0 |
Smirnoff Ice tastes like soda, so it is easy to drink fast. A six-pack of bottles is about 5 standard drinks.
Smirnoff Ice vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 11.2 oz bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Smirnoff Ice | 4.5% | 0.8 |
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| White Claw | 5% | 0.9 |
| Mike’s Hard Lemonade | 5% | 0.9 |
| Twisted Tea | 5% | 0.9 |
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 2.6 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Smirnoff Ice 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 11.2 oz bottles of Smirnoff Ice reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Smirnoff Ice Alcohol FAQ
What alcohol is in Smirnoff Ice?
Smirnoff Ice is a malt beverage. Its alcohol comes from brewed malt, like beer, not from vodka.
Does Smirnoff Ice have vodka in it?
No. Its label describes it as a premium malt beverage with natural flavors. Smirnoff vodka is a separate product at 40%.
What percent alcohol is Smirnoff Ice?
Smirnoff Ice Original and its flavors are 4.5% ABV. A lower-alcohol 3.2% version of the Original also exists.
How many Smirnoff Ices does it take to get drunk?
Each 11.2 oz bottle is 0.8 standard drinks, a bit less than a beer. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
Is Smirnoff Ice stronger than beer?
No. At 4.5% it is about the same as a light beer and a little weaker than a regular 5% beer.
To see how Smirnoff Ice affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 22200001000501. Smirnoff Ice Original label, premium malt beverage, 4.5% alc./vol., 11.2 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24218001000268. Smirnoff Ice Zero Sugar Blue Raspberry Lemonade label, 4.5% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24239001000094. Smirnoff Ice Pink Lemonade label, 4.5% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24177001000615. Smirnoff Ice Original label, 3.2% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.