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Smirnoff Ice (Flavored Malt Beverage)

Smirnoff Ice is a citrus flavored ready to drink from Diageo. The recipe differs by country.

Updated Oct 20, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

The US version is sold as beer. Grocery and convenience stores often carry it. Elsewhere it is a vodka mix and may need a liquor store.

Professional insight

Drinks retailers check which market version a pack is. Base, strength and store licensing all depend on it.

US cans and bottles are malt based with no vodka.
Most other markets use Smirnoff vodka in the mix.
Black and Triple Black versions run stronger than Original.
Printed dates mark brewing, not a hard expiry.

Check the label

Product type: flavored malt beverage or premixed vodka drink.
ABV printed on the can or bottle.
Variant: Original, Black, Triple Black or a flavor.
Container size and pack count.
Gluten or barley wording, since malt versions contain gluten.
Date code and intact cap or can seal.

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Smirnoff Ice facts

Owner: Diageo; Also owns the Smirnoff vodka brand.
US base: Malt; Classed as beer in the US.
Original flavor: Citrus; Lemon lime profile.

Types

How versions differ by market
Market	Alcohol base	Typical ABV
United States	Malt	4.5 to 5%
United Kingdom	Smirnoff vodka	4.5%
Other markets	Smirnoff vodka	Up to 7%

Storage

Keep unopened packs cool and out of sun.
Chill before serving; do not freeze.
Old stock stays drinkable but may lose fizz.
Finish opened bottles the same day.

Common questions

Does Smirnoff Ice contain vodka?: Not in the US version. Many other countries use vodka.
Is Smirnoff Ice gluten free?: The US version is made from barley malt, so no.
Why can grocery stores sell it?: In the US it is classed as beer, not spirits.