Annie_Crane's Full Review: Nostalgia Electrics MSB585 Margarator Margarita & ...
Nostalgia, the ultimate brain freeze machine
Maybe you drink, maybe you dont. Either way, if it reaches even close to 100 degrees during the summer months, you should seriously consider investing in Nostalgias Margarator Margarita & Frozen Drink Maker. Ok, so you dont really need to resort to weather heated issues to own one or use one. If you happen to like Alligator Ice, Icee, Slushes, Virgin Margarators, Daiquiris or the loaded ones, then thats all the excuse you really need. If you have kids that alone is a fantastically fun reason to buy one of these deluxe brain freezing machines.
So what is Nostalgias Margarator Margarita & Frozen Drink Maker? Its just as it sounds. Its a fantastic machine that reduces your drinks and ice down to a perfect slush. Its absolutely one of the best things to have for a childs birthday party, New Years Eve party, Summer Bar-B-Que, or a special drink while staying home. Guess what, you can even use this at your tailgate parties, beach parties, or even at the park. Thats right! Its not rechargeable, but it is portable. Simply plug it into your cars dc outlet (cigarette lighter), turn it on and voila, approximately 8 minutes later youve got your ice cold, slush like drink. How great is that?
****Product features and what you get with your purchase****
1) 1 Margarator machine
2) Metal Blades sharp enough to grind and shave ice down to slush
3) Large carrying handle
4) 1 gallon capacity
5) Easy dispense nozzle on front.
6) 1 ac (home) adaptor
7) 1 dc (car) adaptor
8) One (lock in place) lid.
9) One book of instructions on how to use.
**** How to use your Margarator****
Lets say we want a virgin Margarita (Thats typically what we use ours for), depending on how much you want to make, combine your Margarita mix with the soda you prefer (we use Sprite Zero) to desired taste and add ice. Place lid onto the Margarator, raise handle to lock lid in place and turn your lean, green slush machine on. Let run for approximately 8 minutes and with machine still on, place your glass/cup under spout and press down to release your thick, icy drink.
**** UP side to having the Margarator****
1) It keeps your drinks cold for quite a while. So while you, your company, or your family sit around enjoying the drinks you have just made, the rest that was left will remain cold for an hour or more (depending on how much was left and how much ice you used)
2) Easy to clean. Simply detach the upper portion of the machine and clean with warm soapy water. (Do not immerse in water the lower portion of the machine where your cord plugs in)
3) Separates easily for storage.
4) Can make your own slush drinks any time, night or day right in your own kitchen. Have a craving for a Cherry Icee at midnight and live 10 minutes from your nearest convenient store that sells your favorite kind, simply lock together the top half and bottom half, combine your flavors, soda, mixes and ice and in less than 10 minutes your drink is ready. And you didnt even have to put your pants on to get it. ;o)
****Down side****
1) It does take up space on the counter or under the counter. (Where ever you choose to store it)
2) Not toooo loud, but it is kind of loud. After all, it is grinding ice down to nearly nothing.
3) Lock for lid is not all that sturdy, made of plastic. Ours broke before our fourth use and the lock is necessary for the machine to run. (A safety precaution to keep fingers from getting caught in the blades and injured) Even though our lock broke, we were still able to improvise by just putting something on the lid to hold it in place.
4) More frequent and severe headaches due to brain freeze.
At this point you are probably wondering about the price of Nostalgias Margarator Margarita & Frozen Drink Maker. Im not certain if this is going to be good news for you or bad news for you. The average price is over $80.00. I have found it at Home Shopping Network on sale for $60.00. Fortunately, I found it new, still in box at (You guessed it) Goodwill for only $24.99. Was it worth it? Yes. Is it worth $60? Yes. Would I buy it for $60? Yes, absolutely, without a doubt .
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