It is rich and smooth with a hint of vanilla and a crisp hoppy finish. Medium-light body with a rich and creamy light head. Enjoy ice cold.

However, Smirnoff Ice is brewed using a malt base and contains a special recipe that gives it a clean, crisp, refreshing taste that doesn't weigh you down. Smirnoff Ice was created as a beer alternative; brewing it using a malt base enabled Smirnoff to create a recipe that could be sold and consumed just like a beer.