MARGARITA LOVERS...question for ya!

debsmith · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Does anyone own or recommend a really good Margarita maker? I'm considering purchasing this one at Williams-Sonoma...any yays or nays?

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...r&cm%5Fsrc=SCH

sds661 · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by debsmith

Does anyone own or recommend a really good Margarita maker? I'm considering purchasing this one at William-Sonoma...any yays or nays?

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...r&cm%5Fsrc=SCH

I would love an answer to this question....

bnjj · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:14 PM

I don't know anything about this maker but I do love me some margaritas.

debsmith · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Me and you both...about this big too! (Not me in the photo BTW! LOL!)

pollinilove · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:42 PM

look at the one on qvc by margarita ville

debsmith · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pollinilove

look at the one on qvc by margarita ville

Thanks pollinilove! I saw that one at Williams Sonoma too today...QVC definitely has a better price on that one. I really love the brushed nickel finish on the other one. Not sure if it's worth the difference in price though.

bnjj · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:31 PM

One of the first things I do each time I land in Vegas is go for a margarita by the yard.

Christine · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:39 PM

What do you mean by Margarita maker? All one needs is a blender.

. Here is what I recommend - go buy the "bucket" style mix - in Texas it is Marianos or "On the Border". Get some good tequilla. Mix it in the bucket and freeze it (needs about 10 - 18 hours). Once it is frozen then scoop it into a blender and mix until fine. Pour and add some Grand Mariner on top.

Get drunk. Fall down. But dam.. you had a good margarita!

i<3bags · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:28 PM

They had them at Le Gourmet the other day and they were on sale. I believe that the WS outlet had them too. The Margarhitaville ones.

I like mine with salt on the RX and DF makes them from scratch, so no need for a $300 machine.

I like Christine's idea!

LoriB · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:55 PM

Just make your own with a blender. This machine you are considering will be fun at first, but you will get tired of it...the clean up might be annoying, and it will end up taking up too much space or collecting dust somewhere.

Classic Chic · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:58 AM

ITA w/Christine, when I worked in restaurant, we use just regular industry blender for the bar, nothing fancy.

Miyoshi637 · Jul 19th, 2008, 04:10 AM

My co-worker got the Margarita ville one and it sucked. The ice was way to "crunchy" and didn't blend all that well. It's super duper loud and very bulky. Good thing he only paid like $22 for it! I think a good blender is best for one. Oh and I do love the yard one's in Vegas ......can't wait to have one in Oct when I go!

article3 · Jul 19th, 2008, 11:44 PM

Um, my DBF? He's free, but I'm afraid he offers margarita-making to a pretty limited market... honestly, his drink-making abilities spoil me!

duchess · Jul 20th, 2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Christine

What do you mean by Margarita maker? All one needs is a blender.

. Here is what I recommend - go buy the "bucket" style mix - in Texas it is Marianos or "On the Border". Get some good tequilla. Mix it in the bucket and freeze it (needs about 10 - 18 hours). Once it is frozen then scoop it into a blender and mix until fine. Pour and add some Grand Mariner on top.

Get drunk. Fall down. But dam.. you had a good margarita!

LOL ! You are funny Christine! I don't even have time for all of that freezing and blending. I like mine on the rocks! (with salt)

guccimamma · Jul 20th, 2008, 08:37 PM

^yup, all i need is a shaker.

better yet, strain out the ice...and drink it in a martini glass. i don't need the ice diluting my margie, with salt and a little grand marnier.

ooh, it is the perfect time for one!

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#1
debsmith you are home to me Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Mentally or physically...? Posts: 2,381	Does anyone own or recommend a really good Margarita maker? I'm considering purchasing this one at Williams-Sonoma...any yays or nays? http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...r&cm%5Fsrc=SCH __________________ Last edited by debsmith; Jul 17th, 2008 at 09:29 PM.

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:14 PM	#3
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bon Jovi Blvd. Posts: 3,601	I don't know anything about this maker but I do love me some margaritas. __________________

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#7
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bon Jovi Blvd. Posts: 3,601	One of the first things I do each time I land in Vegas is go for a margarita by the yard. __________________

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#10
LoriB ready for fall! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,522	Just make your own with a blender. This machine you are considering will be fun at first, but you will get tired of it...the clean up might be annoying, and it will end up taking up too much space or collecting dust somewhere. __________________ Family, friends, fun...THEN bags.

Jul 19th, 2008, 04:10 AM	#12
Miyoshi637 Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,904	My co-worker got the Margarita ville one and it sucked. The ice was way to "crunchy" and didn't blend all that well. It's super duper loud and very bulky. Good thing he only paid like $22 for it! I think a good blender is best for one. Oh and I do love the yard one's in Vegas ......can't wait to have one in Oct when I go! __________________ From anymore purses. But accessories don't count!

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#5
pollinilove Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: nc 30 min from va border Posts: 1,027	look at the one on qvc by margarita ville

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#8
Christine Back in 5 minutes.. Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,232	What do you mean by Margarita maker? All one needs is a blender. . Here is what I recommend - go buy the "bucket" style mix - in Texas it is Marianos or "On the Border". Get some good tequilla. Mix it in the bucket and freeze it (needs about 10 - 18 hours). Once it is frozen then scoop it into a blender and mix until fine. Pour and add some Grand Mariner on top. Get drunk. Fall down. But dam.. you had a good margarita!

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#9
i<3bags Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 936	They had them at Le Gourmet the other day and they were on sale. I believe that the WS outlet had them too. The Margarhitaville ones. I like mine with salt on the RX and DF makes them from scratch, so no need for a $300 machine. I like Christine's idea!

Jul 19th, 2008, 03:58 AM	#11
Classic Chic Time to loose weight Joined: Oct 2006 Location: I miss Taiwan~ Posts: 6,108	ITA w/Christine, when I worked in restaurant, we use just regular industry blender for the bar, nothing fancy.

Jul 19th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#13
article3 Loves Bags & the Law Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,088	Um, my DBF? He's free, but I'm afraid he offers margarita-making to a pretty limited market... honestly, his drink-making abilities spoil me! __________________ Carrie: "Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping?" Samantha: "I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit." - Sex and the City

Jul 20th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#15
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,668	^yup, all i need is a shaker. better yet, strain out the ice...and drink it in a martini glass. i don't need the ice diluting my margie, with salt and a little grand marnier. ooh, it is the perfect time for one!