Cool Down at the End of a Hot Summer Day With the Best Margarita Machines (2024)

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If there’s a single characteristic that describes both frozen drinks from this margarita machine and certain Jimmy Buffet ballads like “Son of a Son of a Sailor” and “Come Monday,” it's smoothness. This playfully-colored model shaves ice and blends drinks with the push of a button. Most importantly, it leaves zero ice chunks behind—resulting in a smooth texture that’ll easily pass through a straw.

The Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker has a pre-programmed setting, but you can also utilize the manual controls if you prefer a different ice texture. Capable of making 36 ounces of slushy co*cktail at a time, which equals about four drinks. To make a batch of frozen margaritas, simply pour ice into the reservoir, add tequila, lime juice, and sweetener (or margarita mix) to the pitcher and press start. This works its magic by shaving the ice first, then sending it through the chute and into the pitcher to blend everything together. In addition to margaritas, this device works well for whipping up strawberry daiquiris, piña coladas, and kid-friendly slushies.

Allrecipes Allstar Crista Black has owned an older model of this margarita maker for more than eight years, while another Allstar, Lisa Lynn Backus, has been using this exact machine for 15 years. They both love it for the consistency of the ice it produces.

The Details: 36-ounce capacity; 450 watts; 9.9 x 15.7 x 21.2 inches

Next time you want a frozen beverage on the cheap, there's no need to reach for the questionable TikTok Slushy Cup because Taco Tuesday’s two-in-one juicer and margarita kit will churn out any slushy drink you can think of. Everything you’ll need for happy hour is included in this 32-ounce unit: a blender, a lime juicer, a serving pitcher, a salt and sugar rimmer, and four 8-ounce margarita glasses.

There’s a pulp control filter for those who are particular about such things (you can pick from large, small, and no pulp), and pitcher measurement markings make it a snap to mix your co*cktail right in the vessel. The blending chamber also doubles as a serving pitcher—detach the juicer, add the lid, and dispense your frothy co*cktails into the included glasses.

The Details: 32-ounce capacity; 150 watts; 6.75 x 8.75 x 10.5 inches

Serious agave lovers may decide that they need a dedicated margarita machine for their home bar but if you wish to economize your space, this high-quality blender works just fine for churning out frothy frozen margs. The Breville Fresh and Furious is one of the most well-received blenders on the market, and our top blender pick when it comes to frozen margarita prowess.

Its slender design won’t take up too much space on the counter, and the intuitive control panel combines manual buttons with a digital display. Versatile enough to deliver perfectly integrated smoothies and soups, it’s a champ when it comes to frozen drinks, producing a well-balanced frozen margarita in just 33 seconds.

The Details: 50-ounce capacity; 1100 watts; 6.9 x 8.3 x 17.7 inches

When you and your guests can’t decide between strawberry margaritas, watermelon margaritas, or piña coladas, never fear! This frozen margarita machine lets everybody get just the drink their heart desires. The three 24-ounce independent blending stations of the “Tahiti” model from Margaritaville allow you to either make larger batches of a single recipe or whip up three completely different frozen drinks. The best part? You can blend them at the same time.

The unit also features two different settings for each blending station: "shave only" and "blend only,” allowing for further customizability. When the party's over, the glass blending jars are fully dishwasher-safe.

The Details: 72-ounce capacity; 700 watts; 120 x 20.1 x 20.1 inches

Imagine the massive frozen drink machine at your favorite neighborhood watering hole, then shrink it down enough to squeeze its way onto a kitchen counter or well-sized home bar, and you’ve got the Margarita Girl Single-Bowl Mini-Sized Margarita Drink Machine. There’s no ice involved in the production of the perfectly-textured frozen drinks that pour out of this iconic-looking machine; instead of ice, you only need some time. After you’ve added your ingredients, it takes about an hour of chilling and churning for your beverage to achieve that classic slushy consistency.

The beer tap-style spout is a classic touch, though it can be difficult to clean, as the part must be entirely disassembled so the spring can be removed before rinsing and drying. And in addition to the extra time and care required, there’s also extra expense: it’s one of the priciest margarita machines on our list. That said, there’s something about the taste of a slushy drink from an authentic bar-style frozen machine that just can’t be topped.

The Details: 200-ounce capacity; 800 watts; 12 x 10 x 20 inches

For a versatile and futuristic-looking blender that whips up delicious frozen drinks with ease, seek out the Blendtec Professional 800. A powerful blender in its own right, the Blendtec will cut an impressive figure on your kitchen counter, looking more like a landing pod from an alien spaceship than your typical home appliance. It features an illuminated, capacitive touch interface, and pre-programmed cycles for everything from smoothies to hot soup.

Perhaps the most impressive feature of the Professional 800 is its unique noise-reducing properties: the ingenious sound enclosure reduces the din of the hefty 3.8-horsepower motor, sparing the ears of your family members and neighbors. And, in a nod to the unit’s high quality, the Professional 800 comes with a 10-year warranty.

The Details: 90-ounce capacity; 1800 watts; 17.3 x 8.6 x 9 inches