If you like pina coladas, regardless of whether you also like getting caught in the rain or yoga, you’ll love pina colada machines! The only downside is that you will have the chorus of Rupert Holmes’ 1979 hit ‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’ running through your mind every time you use one.
Unless, of course, you also use your versatile machine for making margaritas, daiquiris, or other frozen drinks, in which case you will have to find a new tune to whistle while you work.
Having a frozen beverage maker at home is a great way to elevate your frozen drinks and cocktails to the next level. You and your dinner party guests will love the smoother results as you make perfect frozen margaritas and pina coladas time after time from the comfort of your own abode.
Here’s our roundup of the best-frozen beverage machine products to help you mix up perfect piña coladas and masterful margaritas all summer long…
Key Takeaways
- Whether you prefer a pina colada or a margarita, frozen beverage machines can help elevate your cocktail skills to the next level!
- There is an array of products available to suit different needs.
- You can make your frozen cocktails from scratch or use pre-made mixes.
- Frozen cocktails with a perfect tropical taste have never been so easy!
- Remember to drink responsibly!
Piña Colada & Frozen Drinks Machines
There are several different brands producing quality products that can help you make the perfect alcohol-infused frozen cocktails and slushies. When purchasing, be sure to check all the relevant information before you order and ask any necessary questions. Pay attention to the dimensions of the different models and also to things like the location of the seller and their shipping capabilities.
If you live in the USA, you’ll want to make sure it will be easy for you to send it in for any repairs, should the need arise, and also make sure the power requirements are suitable if you are looking to purchase one from overseas.
Without further ado, here are our recommendations for the ones that can mix up superb frozen cocktails that taste as good as they look:
Best High-End Machine
Margaritaville Tahiti Frozen Drinks Machine
Perfect for taking center stage at your next summer pool party, the Margaritaville Tahiti model has three cups and is capable of making three delicious frozen beverages all at once. Its three independent cups can hold 24 ounces each, and the machine’s versatility means it can produce quality frozen drinks, whether you’re in the mood for a pina colada, a margarita, a daiquiri, or a mojito. With a total of six automated drink settings, these are designed to shave off and blend the perfect amount of ice for each drink every time.
Best Mid-Range Beverage Blending Machine
Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Beverage Maker
Another superb offering from the guys at Margaritaville, only this time with slightly fewer bells and whistles than the pricier Tahiti model. The Bahamas model has automatic and manual controls to ensure you shave and blend the perfect amount of ice for your intended drink, and its 36-ounce, easy-pour jar has measurements marked on its side to help you add the perfect amount every time.
Best Budget Machine for Frozen Drinks
Nostalgia 40-Ounce Frozen Beverage Station
If you’re looking for a machine that’s not going to put such a large dent in your bank balance, the Nostalgia model is friendlier priced and is a good option if you’re just looking to make just one or two frozen drinks at a time. It has two settings to produce either snow or slush, and it’s both easy to use and clean.
Best Basic Blender-Style Pina Colada Machine
Ninja Master Prep Food Processor Blender with 48 oz Pitcher
In addition to creating fanciful frozen drinks, the Ninja Master’s 400 watts of power allow it to also turn its hand to food-chopping tasks in the kitchen. The 48-ounce party pitcher can help keep you cool and refreshed on the hottest of days, and its 16-ounce chopping bowl is ideal for kitchen use.
Best Commercial Machine
Mvckyi Commercial Ice Slushy Machine
This commercial-level machine features two twelve-liter bowls that can hold enough frozen drinks for a large party or a commercial enterprise, such as a bar or restaurant. Depending on your wants and needs, the machine is capable of producing ice cream, fruit juices, frozen cocktails, slushies, iced coffee, smoothies, and milkshakes. As a commercial unit, it’s larger than the other products on the list, with dimensions of 19”x24”x35.5” (49x60x88cm), but if you own a business, it’s the one to choose from this list.
The Best Piña Colada Mixes
Made with rum, cream of coconut or coconut milk, and pineapple juice, the pina colada is a staple of any Caribbean vacation, and if you want them on tap at your place, you just need a frozen beverage maker and a delicious pina colada mix. Here are a few great mixes to try if you’re looking to serve guests delicious tropical flavors at your next pool party:
Mr. & Mrs. T
This delicious recipe makes mixing perfect drinks easy. Made from quality ingredients, this delivers fresh island flavors with tastes of rich pineapple and smooth coconut. It can work with virgin cocktails or with added alcohol for pool parties and barbecues.
Skinny Mixes Cocktail Mix
If you’re looking to enjoy some frozen adult beverages but want to avoid extra calories, this skinny mix may be the one for you. This product contains a total of zero sugar, zero calories, and zero carbs, allowing you to sip your much-loved drink guilt-free.
Bartenders Cocktails Pina Colada Mixer
This ready-made mix also delivers a superb tropical taste and blends the tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple with a touch of fresh dairy cream. Mix it with your favorite Caribbean rum, or if you prefer, pineapple rum, for consistently tasty cocktails that your guests will love.
Master of Mixes Strawberry Colada Mixer
Feeling fruity? If you fancy adding some different fruity flavors to your piña colada, why not try a strawberry colada mix? Perfect for spinning on a hot summer day, the clean taste of summer berries offers a nice change from the traditional pineapple flavors, and the danger is you’ll love it a bit too much and buy a whole case!
FAQs
What is the difference between a margarita machine and a blender?
The biggest difference is that margarita machines do not mix everything all at once, as a blender does. Instead, it shaves the ice first before mixing the ingredients together.
How much does a slush machine cost?
If you search the internet, you can find an array of machines with a variety of price tags. They are each set up in different ways and have different capabilities from one another and different features. You can pick up a basic model for under $100 or spend over $1000 for a larger one for commercial uses.
What does a margarita machine do?
A margarita blender is a specialized kitchen appliance used to make frozen drinks, such as margaritas. It typically has a built-in freezer that can quickly chill the ingredients and a powerful motor that can mix them together to create a smooth and creamy frozen cocktail.
How do frozen drink machines work?
They each work differently depending on their size. Commercial frozen drink machines are different from those you might use in your kitchen. These do not require ice to be pulverized before creating drinks, as a home machine does. Instead, they freeze water to create mini ice crystals that allow for an extra smooth drink whose texture and consistency are difficult to replicate with a home machine.