Smirnoff Ice
Not vodka to mix yourself, but a drink that is already mixed: Smirnoff No. 21 with the classic flavor of lime, at 4%. Pour ice-cold and you are ready. If you want to make your own, the lime vodka cocktails below come closest to it.
What exactly is Smirnoff Ice?
Smirnoff Ice is a ready-to-drink beverage from The Smirnoff Co. in London: a ready-made premix made with Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka and the classic flavor of lime. It is neither beer nor vodka for mixing yourself. The vodka is already diluted and flavored, leaving it at 4% alcohol.
That also explains why it is so popular. You do not need to measure anything, there is no shaker involved, and the alcohol percentage is close to that of a regular lager. If you want the same fresh citrus flavor in a stronger, homemade version, grab a bottle of No. 21 and make a Moscow Mule or Caipiroska.
In brief
Lime, fizz, and little alcohol
Citrus
A fresh aroma of lime and citrus, without noticeable alcohol.
Light and sweet and sour
Sweet and sour and light, with a fresh citrus note. You can barely taste the vodka; it is mainly there for body.
Short and refreshing
A short, refreshing finish. The colder you pour it, the drier and fresher it tastes.
Flavor profile of Smirnoff Ice, poured ice-cold. At room temperature, it becomes sweeter and less refreshing.
How to pour Smirnoff Ice, and how to make it yourself
Drink Smirnoff Ice straight from the bottle. The only things you can improve are the temperature and the glass.
Ice-cold in a long drink glass
Pour 200 ml of Smirnoff Ice from the refrigerator into a long drink glass filled with ice and add a lime wedge. This keeps it cold and refreshing to the last sip.
Highball glasses →Homemade: Moscow Mule
Prefer it stronger and less sweet? 50 ml of Smirnoff No. 21, 15 ml of lime juice and 120 ml of ginger beer in a copper mug filled with ice. The same lime, more character.
Go to the recipe →Homemade: Caipiroska
Muddle half a lime, cut into wedges, with 2 teaspoons of sugar in a tumbler, add crushed ice and 50 ml of Smirnoff No. 21. The citrus of Ice, but fresh.
Go to the recipe →Vodka cocktails with lime to make at home
You don't use Smirnoff Ice itself in cocktails. These recipes are made with Smirnoff No. 21 and fresh lime; they come closest to Ice in flavour.
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime juice and ginger beer in a copper mug. Fizzy and refreshing, like Ice, but with more bite.
Caipiroska
Muddled lime, sugar, crushed ice and vodka. The purest lime cocktail there is.
Blue Lagoon
Vodka, blue curaçao and lemon soda. A bright blue highball that goes down just as easily.
Kamikaze
Vodka, triple sec and lime juice, shaken and ice-cold in a shot glass. Small, sour and refreshing.The right glass for Smirnoff Ice
For Ice itself, use a highball glass with plenty of ice. For the homemade versions, use a copper mug, a low tumbler and a shot glass.
More Smirnoff flavours
Smirnoff
Where it began. On the brand page, discover everything about Smirnoff: its origins, varieties and classic cocktails.
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Smirnoff Vanilla
No. 21 with smooth, creamy vanilla. The same strength as the original, but rounder in coffee and cola.
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Smirnoff Raspberry Crush
Lighter and fruitier, with juicy raspberry. Best with lemonade and ice or topped with prosecco.
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Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit
Mango and passion fruit in a light vodka. Best with tonic or orange juice and plenty of ice.
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Smirnoff Miami Peach
Coral-coloured, with juicy peach. Over ice or with iced tea and lemon: Smirnoff's summer bottle.
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Questions about Smirnoff Ice
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