Author Topic: Margarita Machines (Read 5797 times)

Limey · « **on:** August 02, 2010, 03:13:41 pm »

Anyone got one at home? I'm looking to get one and wondered if any of you folks had any recommendations. I don't need a $2k restaurant jobbie, just something to crush the ice and blend it with the booze. I like the concept of this one, as it has an insulated reservoir and a dispenser so the drink doesn't sit melting in a pitcher, but I'm open to suggestions and recommendations.

Bench · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:15:36 pm »

My recommendation? If your margarita is the color of the one in the picture, then you seriously need to reevaluate your margarita recipe.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:16:44 pm »

I suggest drinking your margaritas on the rocks. I am happy to share the savings of this idea with you 50-50.

Limey · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:17:24 pm »

Quote from: Bench on August 02, 2010, 03:15:36 pm

My recommendation? If your margarita is the color of the one in the picture, then you seriously need to reevaluate your margarita recipe.

Agreed. I'm not looking for recipes, just a tool that means I'm not tied to the blender.

Bench · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:19:27 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:17:24 pm

Agreed. I'm not looking for recipes, just a tool that means I'm not tied to the blender.

I'm with Biz on this one. I'm just not a fan of tequila slurpees.

JimR · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:19:36 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:13:41 pm

Anyone got one at home? I'm looking to get one and wondered if any of you folks had any recommendations. I don't need a $2k restaurant jobbie, just something to crush the ice and blend it with the booze. I like the concept of this one, as it has an insulated reservoir and a dispenser so the drink doesn't sit melting in a pitcher, but I'm open to suggestions and recommendations.

Costco has a great one--i think it is called Margaritaville.

i also am a 1/3 owner of the 5 gal version.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:20:46 pm »

Quote from: Bench on August 02, 2010, 03:19:27 pm

I'm with Biz on this one. I'm just not a fan of tequila slurpees.

To be clear, I am not willing to cut you in on my half.

Limey · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:24:19 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 02, 2010, 03:16:44 pm

I suggest drinking your margaritas on the rocks. I am happy to share the savings of this idea with you 50-50.

I too prefer the rocks version (except that I drink them too fast). The idea behind the machine is so days when I have a host of guests, I can set them up with the frozen version in such a manner that they can help themselves.

Lurch · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:31:42 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:24:19 pm

I too prefer the rocks version (except that I drink them too fast). The idea behind the machine is so days when I have a host of guests, I can set them up with the frozen version in such a manner that they can help themselves.

Let you know what you end up getting. I've bought in on the rental of one for so many parties, I could have owned several by now.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:37:38 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:24:19 pm

I too prefer the rocks version (except that I drink them too fast). The idea behind the machine is so days when I have a host of guests, I can set them up with the frozen version in such a manner that they can help themselves.

I've found pitchers of margaritas work fairly well - keep them in the fridge and pre-dilute to account for the fact that you aren't shaking with ice (about 20% water by volume).

Limey · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:40:43 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 02, 2010, 03:37:38 pm

I've found pitchers of margaritas work fairly well - keep them in the fridge and pre-dilute to account for the fact that you aren't shaking with ice (about 20% water by volume).

No fridge outside, and I don't want wet people traipsing in and out of my kitchen.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:46:58 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:40:43 pm

No fridge outside, and I don't want wet people traipsing in and out of my kitchen.

You have a sliding glass door? #guntherisafraid

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2010, 03:59:54 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:40:43 pm

No fridge outside, and I don't want wet people traipsing in and out of my kitchen.

I've seen what you do to gleach's house. I'm shocked to read that you would notice.

BudGirl · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:01:04 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on August 02, 2010, 03:59:54 pm

I've seen what you do to gleach's house. I'm shocked to read that you would notice.

That's funny.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:01:19 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 03:40:43 pm

No fridge outside

Jeebus, get yerself a beer fridge. That should be part and parcel with the pool.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:06:16 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 02, 2010, 04:01:19 pm

Jeebus, get yerself a beer fridge. That should be part and parcel with the ~~pool~~ house.

Limey · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:09:14 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 02, 2010, 04:01:19 pm

Jeebus, get yerself a beer fridge. That should be part and parcel with the pool.

I already have way too may fridges for a single person. The idea always was to eschew the outdoor fridge in favour of a cooler and a margarita machine. I just need now to put that plan into action.

JimR · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:19:12 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 02, 2010, 04:06:16 pm

you stole my reply.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2010, 05:07:57 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 04:09:14 pm

I already have way too may fridges for a single person. The idea always was to eschew the outdoor fridge in favour of a cooler and a margarita machine. I just need now to put that plan into action.

You should have exactly three: one for the kitchen, one for the man cave and one for the pool.

As for margarita machines, I'll second the Margaritaville one.

Limey · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2010, 06:52:09 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 02, 2010, 05:07:57 pm

You should have exactly three: one for the kitchen, one for the man cave and one for the pool.

As for margarita machines, I'll second the Margaritaville one.

I have a kitchen fridge, a beer fridge in the garage, a wine fridge in the kitchen and a (hole for a) beer fridge in the game room. Another fridge outside would raise my carbon footprint to just above of China's.

Looked at the Margaritaville machine in BBB tonight, but not sure it's what I want. Essentially, I'm looking for a bar-style (spinning) machine, with a tap on the front so that I can set it and forget it. They all seem to be too large for my needs (and way too expensive).

Alkie · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2010, 06:55:04 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 06:52:09 pm

Looked at the Margaritaville machine in BBB tonight, but not sure it's what I want. Essentially, I'm looking for a bar-style (spinning) machine, with a tap on the front so that I can set it and forget it. They all seem to be too large for my needs (and way too expensive).

I assume you already did this, but you hit up the used restaurant supply places and the classifieds for restaurants that just closed down, selling everything right?

We knew a guy in Austin that got some incredible bar equipment that way for like $500 plus having to haul it all off himself.

Lurch · « **Reply #21 on:** August 02, 2010, 07:05:28 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 02, 2010, 06:52:09 pm

I have a kitchen fridge, a beer fridge in the garage, a wine fridge in the kitchen and a (hole for a) beer fridge in the game room. Another fridge outside would raise my carbon footprint to just above of China's.

Looked at the Margaritaville machine in BBB tonight, but not sure it's what I want. Essentially, I'm looking for a bar-style (spinning) machine, with a tap on the front so that I can set it and forget it. They all seem to be too large for my needs (and way too expensive).

You know what would suck? Buying one rather than rent, only to have it run out early or be too small for a big party. Get a big one.