![]() You need to have the unit running/powered ON when you pour these drinks, so the spout doesn’t freeze up. Grab a cup and put it under the easy pour spout and pull it out to watch the slushie goodness start to flow. This is far quieter than your normal blender and was quieter than we expected. We believe the 10 minutes or even a touch longer is the perfect time to transform the ice into the perfect slushie. Once you hit the power sit back for 8-10 minutes to allow the machine to work it’s magic. You can also use a generator or normal plug at your house. We used a portable power station (Alpha ESS) to power our unit up. ![]() This isn’t my favorite way to power it up, as you’ll have to almost be in the car when you’re mixing this up. It comes with a car adaptor, so you can plug it into the cigarette lighter to get the juice. Now on to powering this portable margarita maker. Remember the lid must be securely attached and have the arrows line up or the unit will not start. For this we added classic margarita mix, tequila, triple sec and then we placed the top on. We set up on a toasty day at a tennis tournament to test this machine out.įirst step, load the margarita maker with ice up to the fill line. I loaded this Nostalgia Margarita Maker in our ride to go TennisGating. Normally when I go tailgate I throw some beers in the cooler and roll, but was intrigued by the ability to make craft margaritas anywhere. $599, subzero-wolf.-Double wall insulation to keep contents ice cold What Did We Think? And though it exhibits an impressive 2.4- peak horsepower, it’s remarkably quiet, and it yields a luscious, airy Piña Colada. The easy-to-use controls include four preprogrammed cycles and a manual function with a finely tuned speed dial and simple digital timer. Wolf Gourmet Blender The new blender from Wolf embraces the brand’s signature style (with the option to choose your knob color). Though a bit on the bulky side and notably noisy, this is a powerhouse blender that yields a reliably smooth and velvety drink. The programmable timer is a cinch to use, and the speed dial allows for precise control. Vitamix Ascent Series A3300 Vitamix incorporates some sleek new features in the Ascent series, like a flat touchscreen for easy clean-up and a base that can detect different-size containers to automatically adjust blending time. ![]() Though it didn’t yield results as smooth as other models, it was quick to blend up a frothy Piña Colada, and the dual- directional blade capability ensures no jamming or blocked blends. Oster Pro 1200 An economical option for the occasional blender user, the Oster Pro is light and compact, with simple low-medium-high speed controls and a few preprogrammed options. It also boasts simple settings with five speeds that operate relatively quietly and, though lacking the precision of a dial, it still made quick work of our frozen drinks. ![]() KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond With a slim, compact shape and 15 colors to choose from, the KitchenAid Diamond looks good on the counter. With just two speed settings, plus a smoothie function and digital timer, the operation is simple and intuitive, though the final drink we blended showed separation more quickly than other models. $499, Ĭuisinart Hurricane With a peak horsepower comparable to more expensive models, the Hurricane has ample power to grind through thick or icy mixtures. ![]() The preprogrammed blend cycles and six-speed slider are not as intuitive as they could be, but once you get rolling, the Blendtec offers powerful, efficient blending that can quickly mix up a batch of smooth frozen drinks. We tested a range of blenders side by side, making a classic Piña Colada and comparing factors like ease of use, noise level, aesthetics, size, price and quality of the finished drink-these were the top performers.īlendtec Designer 625 While this model’s on the large side, the sleek base and illuminated touchscreen controls give it a futuristic look, and it even comes in seven colors. But unless you’re the proud owner of a commercial slushy machine, you’ll need a good blender to mix quality frozen cocktails at home. When summer rolls around, frozen drinks become essential sipping. ![]()
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