great, but not for everyday use
I got this as a Christmas present (only in green)and used it almost daily for making ice coffee and smoothies. It shreds the ice just right with no problems. The spout is a great idea because you leave it going while you fill up your cup so nothing has a chance to settle and you get the perfect consistency. But here it is August and parts are breaking :( The plastic teeth on the top of the base that spin the grinder have broken. I was able to super glue enough of it back on so it will still work for now. The spout leaks lately even when you have it as closed as possible. It is also hard to clean if you make a smoothie with berries. I had to take a screw driver to unscrew the grinder so I could clean below the grinder.
Bottom line is that plastic breaks and leaks. Why don't they do a testing on how easy it is to clean? I would recomend this if you want to make ice coffee or other drinks without seeds occassionaly, but I am looking to upgrade to something more durable and easy to...
Works Well, but NO Owners Manual
I bought this as a gift for my Wife... actually, I gave her the promise of making frozen drinks such as Rum Runners and Orange Julius knock-offs. So I actually get to operate the machine and she benefits from my love of gadgetry!
I think it works better if you CRUSH THE ICE BEFORE ADDING LIQUID. This is my opinion, but since it did NOT come with an Owners Manual, I'm not sure if this is correct (as the Engineer that designed it).
Long story short, IT WORKS, QUICKLY!
(OK so it's loud... but after the second glass, you can't tell anyway.)
P.S. If anyone from Nostalgia Electrics reads this, please make the Owners Manual available to download on your website. Thank you!!!
The Perfect Party Drink Maker and Dispenser
I love that this drink maker doubles as a server. You can "freshen up" the drink before you pour it to make sure you're not getting the melted part. Mine DID come with an owner's manual and I found it very easy to use. The drink dispenser flows FREELY when switched to open, so you have a small learning curve to avoid over flowing smaller glasses. I would definitely recommend to others! I might order a second one so we can have Coladas and Margaritas side by side at the next big event.
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