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Smirnoff Orange

Name: Smirnoff Orange
Brand: Diageo India

A citrus-forward flavoured classic, built for the screwdriver crowd

Diageo India

Distillery

India

Country

35.00%

ABV

Est. 1864 35.00% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden-orange tint, clear

Nose & Aroma

Bright orange zest aroma

Palate & Taste

Sweet citrus flavour over the clean Smirnoff base, less tart than Green Apple

Finish

Clean, mildly sweet citrus finish

History & Background

Like Green Apple, Orange is part of Smirnoff's long-standing core flavoured range in India rather than one of the newer 2025 India-specific launches. It's consistently one of the two most recommended flavoured Smirnoff variants for people mixing simple cocktails at home, largely because it works as a near drop-in replacement for a vodka-and-orange-juice screwdriver without needing fresh juice on hand.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

Triple-distilled grain base vodka with natural orange flavouring added post-distillation.

Aging & Maturation

Unaged. Filtered and bottled directly with no cask or bottle maturation.

Distillery

Diageo India

Founded

1864

Smirnoff Orange Price Guide 2026

Prices are indicative and may vary by retailer, store, and current stock. Last verified: August 2026.

India (Delhi) Prices

India (Delhi) INR1,315

About These Prices

Prices are indicative, not quotations. They are compiled from publicly available retail listings and state excise price lists, and are provided for reference only.
Alcohol pricing in India is set state by state. Excise duty, VAT and retail margins differ in every state and union territory, so the same bottle can vary by 40% or more between Goa and Kerala. Always check the price where you are buying.
Prices change without notice. State excise policies are typically revised annually, and retailers may price above or below the listed MRP depending on stock and demand. The figures above were last reviewed in August 2026.
We do not sell alcohol. The Spirit Atlas is an independent reference site. We take no orders, hold no stock, and have no commercial relationship with the distilleries or retailers documented here. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell.
Tasting notes and ratings are editorial opinion. They reflect the reviewer's assessment and are not endorsed by the producer.
For readers of legal drinking age. The legal drinking age in India varies by state, from 18 to 25. Please respect your local law and drink responsibly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smirnoff Orange worth buying in India?

Yes, particularly if you often make screwdrivers or orange-based cocktails and want a shortcut. Smirnoff Orange is priced in line with plain No. 21 in most states (around Rs 1315 in Mumbai for 750ml) and delivers a genuinely orange-forward flavour that works well with minimal mixing.

Does Smirnoff Orange taste artificial?

Reviews generally describe it as a fairly natural, bright citrus flavour rather than an artificial candy-orange taste, though this is subjective and can vary by palate. It is sweeter and less tart than Smirnoff Green Apple, closer to what you would expect from a vodka-and-orange-juice mix in flavour.

Smirnoff Orange vs Smirnoff Mirchi Mango — which should I buy?

They are aimed at different occasions. Smirnoff Orange is a straightforward, familiar citrus flavour that works well for casual mixing and is available nationwide. Smirnoff Mirchi Mango is a bolder, India-exclusive sweet-and-spicy flavour aimed at more adventurous drinkers, but it is currently only available in a handful of states (originally Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh). If you want something you can reliably find and mix simply, go with Orange. If you want to try something more distinctive and it is available where you live, Mirchi Mango is worth trying.

Can I use Smirnoff Orange instead of fresh orange juice and vodka in a screwdriver?

You can use it as a shortcut, but it will not fully replace fresh orange juice — Smirnoff Orange still needs a mixer, it is simply a flavoured vodka rather than a pre-mixed drink. A common serve is Smirnoff Orange topped with fresh orange juice or soda, which layers the flavour rather than relying on the vodka alone.

What is the ABV of Smirnoff Orange compared to plain Smirnoff?

Smirnoff Orange is typically bottled at a slightly lower ABV (around 35%) than the plain No. 21 (37.5-40% depending on source and market). This is standard practice across most flavoured vodka lines, where the added flavouring is usually paired with a modest ABV reduction.

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About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

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