Ninja - SLUSHi 5-in-1 Professional Frozen Drink Maker, 88 oz. Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine, 5 Preset Programs - Artic Blue & Gray

The Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker is an excellent appliance to have on hand if you want to whip up refreshing cold beverages in the comfort of your own home. This are my honest thoughts of the product after trying more than 20 different recipes. The level of design and construction quality: The Ninja SLUSHi machine's sleek, contemporary design drew me in right away. My kitchen looks dramatic and opulent because of the contrast between the gray and Arctic Blue, which goes well with its style. It is a little bigger than usual, holding 88 ounces, but that is to be anticipated from a device that can hold several drinks at once. Any well-made kitchen appliance has a lengthy lifespan Success The Ninja SLUSHi's unique ability to quickly transform nearly any liquid into a flawlessly textured frozen drink is what sets it apart. The five pre-programmed options can be chosen from, add your preferred beverage, and let Ninja's innovative RapidChill technology take care of the rest. This eliminates the need for ice entirely. Whether you're seeking a rich chocolate milkshake or a traditional Coca-Cola slushie, the SLUSHi always turns out beautifully. Its adaptability is one of this machine's best features. There are pre-programmed choices such as milkshakes, frozen juices, frappes, spiked drinks, and slushies, but you can also experiment and make your own combinations. Trying out new recipes and freezing my go-to protein smoothie and pre-workout drink in the morning has been a lot of fun for me. Utilization: Its ease of use is one of the best things about this equipment. There is very no learning curve and the controls are simple to operate. Just put the ingredients to the container, choose a preset, and start cooking. The Ninja SLUSHi is surprisingly easy to operate for such a high-performing device. With buttons labeled for each preset program, the control panel is simple to operate and straightforward. You may quickly change the viscosity or thickness of your drink by adjusting the temperature using the arrow buttons if it's not quite the perfect consistency. Because its removable pieces are safe to put in the dishwasher and its exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth, the machine is also very easy to clean. The level of background noise: Though you can certainly expect this level of power and not much quietness, it's not the quietest machine I've ever used. Considering how fast it operates, it is audible but not really annoying. Similar to other high-performance blenders, the noise level is not too high. The great quality of the beverages it produces justifies the noise level, in my opinion. Ability: With an 88-ounce capacity, this machine is ideal for serving large quantities of beverages. Making several rounds of frozen beverages for parties has allowed me to save a ton of time because I don't have to stop and refill as frequently. It works well for smaller gatherings or for yourself because you can double the recipe and freeze the extras for another time. Some Thoughts To Ponder While the Ninja SLUSHi is undoubtedly a great product, there are a few things to keep in mind. Since the appliance is heavy and pretty large, make sure you have enough counter space before using it. The second issue is that low-sugar and diet drinks don't freeze correctly in the machine since they don't have enough sugar. Is Everything Sense Enough? The Ninja SLUSHi's $300 price tag is more than reasonable. It's absolutely worth the money, though, if you enjoy frozen drinks and want the ease of producing them at home anytime you want. I find myself reaching for this amazing product frequently due to its exceptional adaptability, ease of use, and consistently yields fantastic outcomes Every time, And it's just plain enjoyable! For a summer party or just to pamper yourself on a hot day, the Ninja SLUSHi is ideal for adults and children alike. I really advise taking a look at this amazing frozen drink machine if you have the money and counter space.

Ninja comes into the drink game offering a very easy to use frozen drink maker that doesn't take up too much countertop space and actually looks good. For starters, you have very simple setup instructions when you open this and take out of the box. You do have to let it acclimate, in its upright position, for 2 hours prior to actual usage of the machine. There are 5 presets that you can use to make your first few drinks. SLUSH, SPIKES SPLUSH, FRAPPE, MILKSHAKE, and FROZEN JUICE are the presets. The provided instructions and recipe book do provide a bit further reading in order to properly identify if your dink has the appropriate amount of sugars and/or alcohol in order for the consistency of slush to come out decent. The good thing is that if the machine identifies that one or the other is lacking, it will make an audible sound and flash as an alert to let you know that some adjustment to the drink is needed. That's how quick and easy you can get going to start your own slushies. I will say that depending on your preferred consistency, you do have the option to dial up or down the cold temperature of the condenser unit. You can always start your drink with the preset and if it appears that you need to adjust after, you can always make a quick adjustment. Keep in mind that you may have different experiences trying out different types of drinks due to the manufacturer's recipes. I love that you don't need to add ice or mess around with any of the internals until it comes to cleaning the unit itself. It even helps you clean it out with a RINSE feature, just add warm water after emptying out your drink and it will help rinse the machine down without turning on the condenser. I can see this being a hit at parties to have available frozen drinks on tap. It can take 15+ minutes depending on how much drink you have added in. So keep that in mind in case you will need to refill for a larger party every 6 or so drinks.

This slushy machine does what it says it does! Makes a good slush for the kids as well as spiked adult slush! Only thing I don’t like is that the clear container is starting to stain orange like the juices, even after a good wash and dry itself still getting more orangie. Still recommending it though!

This frozen drink maker has been a great addition to my arsenal of home entertainment tools. I have been using this slushi maker now for about a week and have been able to wow my neighbors. This maker is a must have for those who host parties. There are a couple of primary reasons why we are enjoying this so far. Those reasons are versatility and clean up. The sheer amount of different recipes that this slushi maker can accommodate is astounding. When I had initially opened up this box I had though that I was stuck making one flavored fruit slushi, that is not the case. The maker comes with a recipe booklet that has really opened my eyes. Think, milkshakes, think daiquiri, think energy drinks. My mind has been blows by the versatility of this product. When using the maker its a synch too. There are not 100 steps to follow before making a drink, its very straight forward. The second area that made me a fan of this slushi maker was the easiness to clean... There are only a couple parts that needs to be washed, at a glance I thought there would be at least a dozen but that's simply not the case. The noise level is also pretty quiet too, my mind had immediately thought that this was going to act as a blender but that is not the case, its a different animal. All in all, if you are one who likes to entertain, host parties or has any special events coming in the near future then I would highly recommend this professional frozen drink maker as it can please nearly anyone in the crowd, is easy to operate and clean!

Ever since I got the slushi machine, I haven’t drank juices the same! lol. Now, as I’m finishing up cooking dinner I pour my favorite juices in, let it run for 15-20 minutes, and then I have slushi for dinner every day with my meals. I used to buy icees from Sheetz on a regular basis and thanks to this I can now save myself all that money! So far, I’ve noticed that sodas get watered down as they freeze, so maybe using soda syrups might work best. I’ve yet to try that. However, juices like old country lemonade and Tampico come out amazing with no flavor loss!! When you turn on the machine, it automatically sets the slushi level to 3, but I’d recommend to start with 1 or 2 and then work your way up to your desired consistency. It all depends on the type of drink. Lemonades are best at level 2, and Tampico orange juice at level 1. They each freeze, or slush, differently, and if the level is too high it would be too difficult to pour. Cleaning is a breeze! I just take out 3 pieces out (all in the same area), use hot water right after each use to rinse off any residue, let dry, and done! I couldn’t be happier with my purchase, so I bought a second one!

Ever dream of having your own Slurpee machine? Look for further! This thing can slush almost anything in about 20 minutes. Love milkshakes? This thing can handle that too!

My family has a slushy addition, it doesn't matter if they are from a gas station, restaurant, or theme park, if there is a slushy available, my teens will order it. For this reason, and in hopes of making my gas station trips faster, I was super excited to try out the new Ninja SLUSHi pro frozen drink maker.  In the box is the slushy maker, quick start guide, recipe book, and product information. Setup is very easy, insert the drip tray, condensation catch tray, place the mixing paddle over the evaporator, lock the reservoir into place and you're ready to go. I know it sounds like a lot, but seriously takes about 30 seconds. I was impressed with the simplicity of setup, and how sturdy everything feels. Due to the design, it's nearly impossible to install anything incorrectly, which means I'm comfortable letting my 13 year old have free reign to use the slushy maker without supervision.  To use the slushy maker, you select one of the five presets (slush, spiked slush, frappe, milkshake, frozen juice), pour in liquid via the top port of the reservoir, and wait. You will need to use a recipe with at least 2 cups of liquid and the maximum that the reservoir can hold is 8 cups of liquid per batch. The time until ready/frozen depends on which preset is selected and the amount of liquid used. For example, to make a small batch (2 - 3 servings) of a slushy takes 15 minutes, whereas spiked slushies and milkshakes can take 30 - 40 minutes for the same sized serving.  Note that you can adjust the temperature from what the preset recommends, however I've found that typically the preset gives the optimal consistency.  Once the slush is made, pull the dispense lever and the slushy will dispense. Note that for small batches, or if you turn the settings colder, the dispense time may take slightly longer, otherwise I find that the slushy dispenses at a good speed to not make a huge mess.  I did notice that the machine would occasionally has some residual that would drip after first releasing the lever, however it wasn't much and was contained by the drip tray.   As far as holding time, there doesn't seem to be any time limit on how long the machine will keep the slushy cold, as sometimes my teens will make a large batch and leave it on for 6+ hours with no issues. You can also add in more liquid later during the same cycle, assuming you have already poured some drinks, if you need more refills.  Once done, the rinse cycle is fantastic.  I use a large open top pitcher, pour in at least 2 cups of warm water, hit rinse, and then dispense the water back into the pitcher.  This will get the evaporator clean and remove any frozen build up (see photo).  Note that you'll want to use a larger container, as the water will drain rapidly when using the rinse cycle. After rinsing, the reservoir, paddle, condensation tray, and drip tray can all be removed for quick cleanup or thrown in the dishwasher.  A few things to know about the SLUSHi:  1. The recipes are great starting points, but if you can dream it up, and it contains at least 8g of sugar per 8 oz of fluid, you can make it.  If it doesn't, there is a low sugar alert, and you can add in juice, syrup, honey, sugar, etc.  To add in anything not already liquid, such as sugar, you'll want to mix with a liquid and pour the mixture into the reservoir after fully mixed. Note that this 8g is directional, I got away with a little less in some instances, but all varies by what ingredients you use. 2. There is a super easy soda recipe that everyone seems to love. Pick your favorite soda, and dump into the machine, soda slushies within minutes.  Also great for a twist on root beer floats, we make the vanilla milkshake recipe, followed up by a root beer slushy and combine the two.  3. For spiked slushies you need to be between 2.8% - 16% alcohol, so this is basically 1 cup of straight alcohol per 3 cups of liquid, wines just need to be less than 16% ABV. Again your mileage may vary slightly pending what you use.   4. There is a low sugar, high sugar, and high alcohol audible alert that will beep if something is needed to make your slushy come out at the correct consistency.  Overall I've made a popular pineapple copycat recipe from a theme park, gas station flavors such as soda and cherry, frozen sangria, wine slush, milkshakes, and breakfast smoothies, to include adding in protein powder to the mix.  Absolutely everything we have tried has come out at a fantastic consistency, with full flavor as there is no ice or water to dilute the drink, and is quick and easy to make and enjoy.  I have not found a single downside to this device, it's not very loud, the footprint it as small as it can be to hold that much liquid, and setup and clean up are both very easy.

Didn’t know what to expect with this product, I’m just a big fan of ninja. But I have loved this thing from the start. I have made milkshakes, frappes and margaritas. And they all have turned out amazing. Definitely would recommend to anyone thinking about purchasing it.

I'm very pleased with this purchase. My first drink I made was the spiked slush feature and lets just say it's important to follow the ratio for alcohol to juice or you will be waiting foreverrrrr! Lol but once you add the water like the directions suggest everything went well and you have great tasting spiked slushies. This will get a lot of use at events in my home. The cleanup was easy as well.