FAQ

LAST UPDATED: August 26, 2026

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
 

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION OF -196 LEMON VODKA SELTZER? 
 

Serving Size: 12 Fl Oz (355mL) per Can  

Serving Size Per Container: 1 

Calories per Serving: 128 

Carbohydrates per Serving: 3.4 g 

Fat per Serving: 0g 

Protein per serving: 0g

Sugar per Serving: 3g
 

HOW MUCH ALCOHOL IS IN -196 VODKA SELTZER? 
 

Most -196 Vodka Seltzer products contain 5.5% alcohol by volume and are made with premium vodka. The core 5.5% ABV lineup includes -196 Vodka Seltzer Lemon, Strawberry, Peach, Grapefruit, Strawberry & Pineapple, and the Combo Variety Pack. -196 Vodka Seltzer Lemon Zero Sugar contains 4.0% ABV.

 

ABV by product:

 

 

WHAT KIND OF VODKA IS IN -196 VODKA SELTZER?
 

-196 Vodka Seltzer uses a high-quality grain neutral spirit to deliver the best tasting vodka seltzer in a ready to drink can.

 

WHAT ALLERGENS ARE IN -196 VODKA SELTZER?
 

-196 Vodka Seltzer does not contain allergens.


HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN A -196 VODKA SELTZER?

 

A 12 fl oz can of -196 Lemon Vodka Seltzer contains 139 calories per serving, with 4.1g of carbohydrates and 3g of sugar.

 

IS -196 VODKA SELTZER CARBONATED?

 

Yes. -196 Vodka Seltzer is a sparkling ready-to-drink vodka seltzer made with premium vodka, fruit flavors, and a refreshing rush of fizz.

 

IS -196 VODKA SELTZER GLUTEN FREE?

 

We are unable to share the gluten-free status of -196 Vodka Seltzer at this time, as the products and/or processing lines have not been validated as gluten free.

 

DOES -196 VODKA SELTZER CONTAIN REAL FRUIT?

 

Yes. -196 Vodka Seltzer is made using real whole fruit, which is frozen at -196°C, crushed into flavor-packed particles, and infused with premium vodka and seltzer.

 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN -196 LEMON AND -196 LEMON ZERO SUGAR?

 

-196 Lemon Vodka Seltzer is part of the core 5.5% ABV lineup. -196 Lemon Zero Sugar has no added sugar, contains 85 calories per can, and has 4.0% ABV.

 

 

ABOUT US:

 

HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE -196?
 

“Minus One Nine Six”, named after Suntory’s Freeze Crush Infusion Technology process that freezes whole fruit in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of -196 degrees Celsius to capture every bit of real fruit flavor before it gets infused with premium vodka and seltzer.  

 

WHY IS THE BRAND CALLED -196?

 

The name comes from the temperature used in the brand's proprietary process: -196 degrees Celsius, the point at which whole fruit is flash-frozen to lock in flavor. 
 

WHO MAKES -196 VODKA SELTZER?
 

-196 Vodka Seltzer is a product of Suntory Global Spirits, a world leader in premium spirits. Learn more about Suntory Global Spirits here:  https://www.suntoryglobalspirits.com/ 
 

WHAT IS FCI AND HOW IS THAT SIGNIFICANT TO -196?
 

FCI stands for ‘Freeze Crush Infusion Technology’. FCI is Suntory’s proprietary process that freezes real whole fruit in liquid nitrogen at a freezing point of -196 degrees Celsius, or -320.8 degrees Fahrenheit, to capture every bit of flavor before it gets infused with premium vodka. That is where the name comes from.
 

IS THIS PRODUCT MADE IN US OR IMPORTED FROM JAPAN?
 

The final product is formulated and made in the US. The proprietary technology (Freeze Crush Infusion) component is imported from Japan.

 

FINDING -196 VODKA SELTZER:

 

WHERE CAN I BUY -196 VODKA SELTZER?
 

Check out our WHERE TO BUY page or try one of our online delivery partners.
 

I CAN’T FIND -196 VODKA SELTZER IN MY AREA. WHAT CAN I DO?
 

CONTACT US through our website or send us a direct message on our INSTAGRAM so we can help you find product near you.

 

PARTNERSHIPS:

 

IS -196 VODKA SELTZER ABLE TO SPONSOR MY EVENT?
 

-196 Vodka Seltzer is always looking for new friends and good times. CONTACT US through our website or send us a direct message on our INSTAGRAM to get in touch.

 

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HOW CAN I GIVE -196 VODKA SELTZER A REVIEW?
 

We would love to hear from you whether it’s about the taste, quality, or marketing campaigns. Send us a direct message on our INSTAGRAM to get in touch.