Can you make frozen cocktails in a slushie machine?
Yes. With the Panthera Slushie Machine PRO, you can use the Spiked Slush preset, designed for alcoholic drinks like white, red, rosé wine, pre-mixed margaritas, rum cocktails, sour beers, hard cider, hard kombucha, hard lemonade, and hard seltzers.
What alcohol works best in frozen drinks?
In general, lower-alcohol options work best, especially white/rosé wine and premixed/RTD drinks (like pre-mixed margaritas or hard lemonade), because they freeze into a stable slush more easily. Straight high-proof spirits don’t freeze well and can make drinks runny. For the best results with the Spiked Slush preset, use premade drinks (wine, beer, etc.) with alcohol by volume between 2.8% and 16%.
Is a slushie machine better than a blender?
It depends, but for a proper slushie, a slushie machine is usually the best option. It creates a smooth, frozen texture without adding ice, and it keeps drinks cold and ready to serve, perfect for parties. A blender is fine for quick, occasional drinks, but it often needs ice and can turn watery or chunky.