Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker
Customer Review: Searching for that lost shaker of salt while making a Perfect Margarita
Summary: 5 Stars
When the Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker arrived it was very easy to setup. The instructions were straightforward and in no time the step-by-step instructions had the machine ready to produce some delicious frozen beverages. The craftsmanship and quality were apparent at the onset, and the weight of the machine gave a certain feel of durability. My guests commented that they loved the look of the machine, and the brushed-nickel finish really made it stand out.
I loaded it up with ice, utilizing bagged ice from a local grocery store mixed with ice from my refrigerator ice maker and looked at the instructions to see which drink I wanted to make. I then choose from four preprogrammed drink cycles; margaritas, daiquiris, slides, (mudslides) or smoothies, and then decided whether I wanted one, two or three drink settings. I then flipped the automatic Shave-N-Blend switch, and the machine automatically mixed the right proportion of ice with ingredients and timed it just right. If you decide at the end of the drink cycle that you need more ice or blending simply flip the switch to blend or shave to add what you so desire. I followed the instructions denoting exact amounts of liquids per drink as written in the included recipe book and the first batch of Margaritas came out perfectly.
It is truly a four step machine, add ice, select your drink and size, add your favorite mix, and flip the automatic Shave-n-Blend switch and within seconds your favorite concoction will be ready. The great part about this machine is that if you get guests that prefer thicker or thinner drinks simply flip the switch to blend a little more ice or just blend without adding ice. It's just that simple, and best of all if you leave the ice sit in the ice bin for an extended period of time the melting runoff collects in a clear reservoir located on the back of the machine. No more thin flavored soupy Margaritas or watered down Mudslides!
The varieties of drinks are endless but the cleanup is not. The glass-blending jar has a unique retro look that lends itself to easy stability when in use with a large glass handle and drip free spout. It's also great for simply shaving ice for snow cones and adding your favorite syrup and finishing off with a spoon. No matter what the size of your party this machine stands up to mountains of blending action. As long as you have ice to blend and mix to add the Fiji FCM will consistently churn out the proper Margarita, Daiquiri, Mudslide or Smoothie.
When you've mastered the Fiji FCM your friends will be asking you to be the Frozen Drink Master at their next party and with the FCM Carrying Bag you can take your machine on the road. The bag is made of water repellent canvas and designed to transport and store the Fiji FCM with straps that hold the pitcher in place during transportation. Simply slide your lost shaker of salt and fresh limes in the side pocket, grasp the nylon carrying handles and head to Margaritaville. You and your friends will have a blast using the Fiji FCM, so get one today, blend up a drink or two and hang on!
Customer Review: Rita Bliss
Summary: 5 Stars
So I ended up buying this from BBB as they price matched with Amazon and then I used the wonderful 20% off coupon they send us in the mail all the time. My Wife and me purchased this for an upcoming party we are throwing. Well instead of looking like fools for the party, we had to, I mean had to test it out! I mean we needed to make sure it works and all right???? Well I have tried stupid blenders for years with little or no success. Because of the hassle of trying to make Rita's and burning out a few motors we have switched to more shaken based cocktails like Cosmos, Bloody Mary's and such.
Well that was all before the DM2000, after a quick wash of all the plastic parts and putting it all back together out came the perfect Margarita with no effort at all except for the measurement of liquid. I would recommend having a nice measuring cup with OZ on it as the blender is really spaced out on the measurements it has. It will save you a little hassle in adding the right amounts of liquid to make those rita's.
Well the machine is super easy to use and makes the best Margarita's I have had in a long time! Just dial in how many drinks you want, crushed or blended, and flip the switch and your done! Plus my Wife and me can still operate the heavy machinery even after a few drinks! Well I wasn't sure this product was really making the perfect Rita so I had to do a more thorough test. Well before I knew it the Tequila bottle was half empty from a newly purchased bottle and each Rita seemed to get better and better with each test. I am still not satisfied that we tested it enough, but I am sure it will be a hit for the party! I mean it's just cool looking and pops out a perfect rita in mere seconds. It's loud but not loud enough to wake the sleeping kiddo, so it's a keeper!
On a side note this is a big beast! It does not fit under our counter but it sits very nicely on our island in the Kitchen when using it. Also I made some room for it in one of our bottom cupboards, so just know it's a big beast and you will need some space to use it and store it. It's really not that heavy to lift but if you are lifting a toddler all day like we tend to do, this doesn't seem like much heft at all. As for ice, I would recommend picking up a bag or two. We only went through a little over half a bag but it was much easier to scoop out the ice then messing with stupid ice trays and running out.
Good luck and happy drinking!
Customer Review: Works well, fun to use
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this blender as a gift and was intially a bit surprised by its' bulk given what it actually does; shave ice and blend. However, trying it out with a few different recipes convinced me that this blender is the only way to go to make frozen drinks and smoothies. I have been looking for an ideal blender for making smoothies and just could not find the "sweet spot" between chunks of ice and runny liquid but this device hits it right on the nail. I was very impressed by the ice consistency and the blending and will put up with its' size because it works as advertised. Its' also fun to use and my kids and guests all have a really good time playing around with it. It also justifies its' cost and size by allowing quite a variety of experimentation with different recipes and drinks so you are likely to use it frequently. The ice is key so do as the instructions say and let it "warm" for about 15 minutes in the ice hopper, use "fresh" ice; if it's been in the freezer too long it can lend a slight "freezer burn" taste to the drink and finally those half moon shaped ice "cubes" seem to shave a bit more evenly than true cubes. And smaller cubes are better than bigger ones. Just some things I've discovered while experimenting. I was intially skeptical about this blender but I am now a convert. This is one Christmas gift that's NOT going back!Customer Review: Must have gadget!
Summary: 5 Stars
As an engineer and gadget guy I finally got the big Kahuna Margaritaville model.
When you follow the directions - ie keep the right amount of liquid per the number of drinks - it is fantastic. The 12OZ per drink measurement is dead on.
The different drinks it makes - Rita's, Daq's, Colada's and Smoothies are set on one knob. This basically tells the blender how much blending to do and when to shave the ice. The Rita's assume all liquid ingredients. The Daq's assume frozen fruit and the Smoothies assume fresh fruit so the timing and frequecy of the blending is based on that. For example the blender doesn't start on a Rita until the ice shaving is well underway while a Daq starts blending well before the shaving starts.
The machine breaks down nicely for easy cleaning and the shaving blade is easy to replace if it comes to that. It's a pretty beefy blade so I am not worried.
Do note that the machine is tall and will not fit under a cabinet that is over a normal counter without removing the ice hopper. We just break it down and put a decorative towel over it.
An extra blender jar will probably be on most peoples wanted list.
Customer Review: This is the bomb!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hands down, this is the hit at any party and worth the price! A beach party in a machine! I originally bought the Key West DM1000 version last year and it made better margaritas I could buy in bars. When this new Fiji model DM2000 came out, I had to buy it and give the other one to my sister. I love this machine! Anyone saying that its a glorified blender does not know what they are talking about. The ice is shaved and it makes a big difference. I use to make margaritas with my Kitchenaid blender. I'd get "old maids" and uneven ice chips. The ice would melt and the drink would be watered down. Nothing like a bar drink. If you like other mixed drinks other than margaritas, then this upgraded machine is for you! Its a bulky machine, but since I use it almost everyday, its worth the counterspace. Since the margaritas are so fantastic with this machine, I've found that I search for different flavored margarita mixes when I'm in stores. I also buy any frozen drink cookbooks I can find. Buy the carrying case. Once you serve people drinks from this machine, people will want you to bring it to their parties. I only wish this machine came with 2 pitchers!