Sun Cruiser Alcohol Content
Sun Cruiser is 4.5% alcohol by volume.2,3 It is made with vodka and iced tea or lemonade, with no bubbles.
The tall 700 ml can (23.7 oz) is 1.8 standard drinks, nearly two beers in one can.2
Sun Cruiser ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Sun Cruiser?
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 Sun Cruiser adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 4.5% | 0.9 |
| 23.7 oz (700 ml) can | 4.5% | 1.8 |
| Two 23.7 oz cans | 4.5% | 3.6 |
Sun Cruiser vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 23.7 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Cruiser | 4.5% | 1.8 |
| Twisted Tea | 5% | 2.0 |
| NÜTRL | 4.5% | 1.8 |
| High Noon | 4.5% | 1.8 |
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 5.5 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Sun Cruiser 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 23.7 oz cans of Sun Cruiser reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Sun Cruiser Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Sun Cruiser?
Sun Cruiser is 4.5% ABV.
Is Sun Cruiser made with vodka?
Yes. The Classic Iced Tea label describes it as vodka with tea and natural flavors. Twisted Tea, by contrast, is a malt beverage.
Is Sun Cruiser stronger than Twisted Tea?
No. Sun Cruiser is 4.5% and Twisted Tea Original is 5%. But a tall 700 ml Sun Cruiser is almost two standard drinks.
How many Sun Cruisers does it take to get drunk?
A 23.7 oz can is 1.8 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 Sun Cruiser affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24296001000367. Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea label, vodka with tea, 4.5% alc./vol., 700 ml (23.7 fl oz). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24310001000544. Sun Cruiser Lemonade label, 4.5% alc./vol., 700 ml (23.7 fl oz). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.