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Margaritaville DM1000 Frozen Concoction Maker

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 5:11 pm  
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Consistent, restaurant-quality frozen concoctions for a party.No more chunks or watery drinks. The Frozen Concoction Maker lets you make 36 oz. of your favorite frozen drinks that are as delicious and consistent as the ones you get in a restaurant.It's easy to use: just pour the ingredients in the glass jar and add ice in the top reservoir. Then decide how many drinks you want to make. The Frozen Concoction Maker automatically mixes the right proportion of ice with the ingredients. It actually shaves the ice, which is the key to delivering better drink consistency.The Frozen Concoction Maker lets you and your frozen creations be the life of the party.

Product Details
  • Frozen concoction maker shaves ice and blends up to 32 ounces
  • Automatically mixes the right proportion of ice with the ingredients
  • Front-access controls; stable footprint; generous handle and drip-free spout
  • Easy-to-clean design; includes four coasters
  • Measures 15-2/3 by 11 by 21 inches; 1-year warranty

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I was skeptical...
 
Review Date: May 6, 2007
Reviewer: Clay N. Cowgill, Vancouver, WA USA
I distinctly remember making fun of the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker when I first saw it advertised in the Front Gate catalog. ("Who's going to buy a three hundred dollar blender on steroids?!? Hah-hah-hah...") Imagine my horror when my wife announced that she wanted one for her birthday. Looks like that "who" was going to be "me".

The vast majority of positive reviews on Amazon calmed my fears a bit and I ordered one up. As usual, Amazon delivered quickly and it was unpacked and setup in a couple minutes.

Exactly true to its claims, the thing actually makes perfect consistency margaritas and any other frozen drinks you can think of. I think I like it more than my wife. It has a "power tool" vibe to it that guys appreciate. Spinning blades and high speed motors. What could possibly go wrong?

There's a few things/tips to be aware of:

1) It's BIG. It just barely clears the front of our kitchen cabinets and is too tall to go under them. Pretty heavy to lift onto a high shelf too.

2) It does a more consistent job making a "full" pitcher than just a single drink. Having a lot of ice in the hopper works best; putting a single glass full of ice in will be too watery if you use the automatic cycle. To compensate, for a single drink I manually hold the "shave" switch on for ~4-5 seconds prior to starting the automatic mix cycle. Works great.

3) The shaved ice melts faster than cubes when it touches glass, so I've taken to icing the pitcher to keep the glass cool (or at least filling it with cold water for a few seconds) before adding the liquid ingredients. Unlike plastic pitchers on commercial drink makers, the glass (thick glass at that) can transfer a lot of heat. Popping it straight out of a hot dishwasher onto the stand will give you a mighty runny margarita.

4) Although "dishwasher safe" the lid to our pitcher turned a funny mottled brown/green color after one cycle in the wash. Not sure if it was the heat or the detergent or what, but after that it was slightly brittle and generally "weird". A call to the 800 customer service number yielded a free replacement which we just hand wash now.

All in all, it works as advertised and is a real crowd pleaser at parties. A good gizmo.
Awesome
 
Review Date: August 21, 2006
Reviewer: westielove, PA , United States
When I saw this item for sale I just had to buy one for my husband as a college graduation gift. Margaritas are his favorite drink and he just couldn't duplicate that restaurant quality consistancy with a blender. This Margaritaville machine actually shaves the ice instead of chopping it like a blender would do. This creates that nice smooth consistancy of the drink instead of a lumpy texture.

It's very easy to operate. All you do is fill the ice chamber with ice, pour the correct amout of your drink mixture into the pitcher (it will make 1-3 servings at a time), set the machine to how many servings you would like, then turn it on. The machine automatically measure,shaves and blend the perfect amount of ice according to the amount of servings. No more watery drinks.

When my kids have friends over for pool parties they love me to make them alcohol free strawberry daiquiris or pina coladas or fruit smoothies.

One nice feature about this machine is that as the ice in the ice chamber melts, the water is channeled into a collection reservoir, that is easily removeable to dump out. The water never mixes with the drink mix.

Clean-up is simple. Whatever ice remains in the ice chamber can be left to melt and drain into the reservoir then discard it or you can have the machine shave the remaining ice into the pitcher. We put our pitcher and pitcher parts into the dishwasher for a good cleaning.

If you are a frozen drink lover, like my husband and I are you have to own one of these. It's pricey but worth it!

I also, highly recommend the canvas carrying case that can be purchased separately. It's very nicely made.
This blender works GREAT
 
Review Date: April 18, 2006
Reviewer: Bradley M. Jonckheere, Howell, MI USA
I have been looking for a blender that would make perfect margaritas or daiquiris and this is the one. It makes 1, 2 or 3 drinks at a time, and perfect everytime, as long as you read and follow the directions and put in the right amount of mix. Easy to use and clean. I had been looking for an Island Oasis Blender on Ebay, but the Margaritaville Frozen Conconction Maker is so much smaller and priced well below what a used Island Oasis was going for. This is perfect for travel and I plan on taking it to many Jimmy Buffett concerts. The only downside is the ice storage on top, they need to have an attachment that will hold a bag of ice so you don't have to refill as often.
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Review Date: May 1, 2006
Reviewer: PJ Hoffman, UptownFlamingo.com USA
This item definitely lived up to our expectations! It is easy to use, fast and will be a fun addition to our pool parties this summer. Making a Pina Colada or a Margarita is simple and the machine makes the drink perfectly. The three drink maximum is not even a problem as it works so quickly, you can please any number of people in short time! The design is attractive and looks wonderful amid our assortment of tropical palm trees and, of course, pink flamingos!
It's not an appliance - It's a life style!!
 
Review Date: June 23, 2006
Reviewer: T. Martin, Portland, OR United States
OK, If you can't love this machine, your mother did you major damage in your formative years. I would suggest a trip to Dr. Phil for some intensive therapy. This machine produces the best shaved ice in the world. No mere blender can compete. You might say it is overpriced but you probably drive a Hyundai and tell people it is just as good as a BMW. Plus it comes with a great recipe book to help you change your latitude and change your attitude. I find myself humming boat songs about 4:30 every day! Ditch your therapist and buy one of these!

Margaritaville DM900 Battery-Powered Frozen-Concoction Maker Machine

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 5:11 pm  
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Margaritaville DM900 Battery-Powered Frozen-Concoction Maker
 
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Here’s a discovery as earth shattering as the New World the Margaritaville Battery Powered Frozen Concoction Maker. With no need for a cord, this portable powerhouse can lead your party into uncharted territories. Take it tailgating. Throw a bash at the beach. Whip up frozen drinks right on your boat. Yes, this is Paradise Unplugged. The powerful 18-volt cordless Frozen Concoction Maker is packed with enough juice to crank out round after round, as many as 80 drinks on a single charge. The rugged style and durable materials shout “Ultimate Power Tool for Frozen Drinks”! The Battery Powered Frozen Concoction Maker couldn’t be easier to use. Charge up the included 18-volt battery, load the reservoir with ice, pour your favorite ingredients into the blending jar, and hit the control button. The Frozen Concoction Maker takes it from there, automatically shaving the ice and whipping up as much as 36 ounces of perfectly blended frozen drinks. The Battery Powered Frozen Concoction Maker was designed with powerful DC motors (think cordless power tools) and matches the great drink making performance of all corded Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Makers, so each drink you make will be every bit as good as anything you can get at a restaurant bar. You’ll never find an annoying chunk of ice suspended in your frozen drink, or have to put up with watered-down concoctions. The Battery Powered Frozen Concoction Maker will guide your party into a brave new world of possibilities.

Product Details
  • Battery-operated frozen-concoction maker offers cordless operation
  • Pre-programmed settings automatically shave ice and blend favorite drinks
  • 18-volt Ni-Cd battery pack; blends up to 80 drinks on a single charge
  • Transparent 36-ounce blending jar; powerful DC motors; front-access controls
  • Measures approximately 15 by 10 by 21 inches

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Margaritaville DM3000 Tahiti Frozen Concoction Maker

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 5:10 pm  
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The Margaritaville Tahiti Frozen Concoction Maker is your passport to take your next party to the islands! With three independent blending stations, the Tahiti offers the ultimate in frozen drink making for your biggest bash, blending a variety of restaurant-quality frozen drinks at the press of a button. The Tahiti features three separate blending jars and six automated drink settings, pre-programmed to shave ice and blend the perfect Margaritas, Daiquiris, Coladas, Mudslides, Mojitos and Smoothies. The Tahiti”s rotating ice chute will entertain your guests and become the hot topic of conversation long after the party ends. And, the Tahiti is incredibly easy to use. Simply fill the top reservoir with ice, pour your favorite ingredients into the blending jars and, with the touch of a button, the automatic Shave-N-Blend controls create up to 72 ounces of pitcher-perfect frozen drink deliciousness in one easy step. The shaved ice is the key to restaurant-quality drink consistency - no more ice chunks or watered down drinks. The Tahiti manual controls also allow you to thicken or thin your drink to your personal preference with the “shave only” and “blend only” settings at each blending station. A large capacity ice reservoir holds enough ice to make up to 144 ounces of frozen drinks and heavy-duty die cast components keep the party going. Melting ice is channeled into a rear reservoir to avoid watered-down drinks. All the blending jar components are dishwasher safe, and the rest of the unit quickly wipes clean. The Tahiti will be the center of attention at your next party, featuring premium brushed nickel housing, polished stainless steel accents and bamboo wood detailing. The Margaritaville Tahiti Frozen Concoction Maker is your escape to paradise!

Product Details
  • Three 24-ounce blending jars automatically creates of 72-ounce of frozen drink per cycle
  • Capability to create 6+ different drink types (margarita, daiquiri, colada, mudslide, mojito, smoothie)
  • Rotating ice chute creates spectacle appeal
  • Constructed from premium bamboo wood and brushed aluminum finishes, polished stainless steel accents and heavy duty die-cast components
  • Measures 19.34 inches by 19.5 inches by 19.5 inches; Limited 1-year warranty

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