Whether you want to crush ice for a fruit slushy, a sophisticated cocktail or just to pop in your ice bucket to cool your liquor, wine bottles and beer, this ice crusher is quick and simple to use. All you have to do is fill the top chamber with ice, turn it on, and wait for ice to collect in the jug underneath.
Top Tip: If you use supermarket-bought ice cubes, use a rolling pin to smash the ice in the bag a bit first to speed up your ice crushing process.
Can You Change the Size of Ice Shavings? Yes, just turn the dial on the front of the machine to pick between fine or coarse to change the size of the crushed ice produced. This machine will grind 250g of ice in each 5 cycle period. You should only run your ice crusher for 60 seconds at a time to prevent overheating, and allow a further 60 seconds between each crushing to let the machine cool down. Allow a 30 min cooling-down period after you've completed 5 consecutive ice crushing cycles.
Crushed ice is typically used in julep, tiki, cobbler and other spirit cocktails that need dilution. As well as cooling a drink, ice dilutes it and this can greatly improve the taste of some spirits. The small size of the crushed ice is great for use with drinks that include lots of fancy syrups and juices as it adds the right amount of dilution while keeping them consistently chilled.
This ice crusher works in a different way to traditional slushy makers. With this machine you should pour syrups in the jug first rather than through the top of the machine. The stirrer will turn constantly while the ice is crushing to mix in your chosen flavours - however, don't add lots of liquid as you don't want to be cleaning up spills as a result of the mixing.
The ice crushing machine is easy to disassemble for cleaning. You can remove the jug, stirrer and lid to wash them under the tap or with warm soapy water. You can also pour some water through the machine to clean out the dispensing shoot. No parts of this crushed ice maker are dishwasher safe. Please take care when cleaning the ice crushing chamber as it contains sharp blades.
Do I Need to Add Salt like I Do with Other Slushie Makers? No, do not put salt in this machine as it potentially damage the motor and workings of the machine. Other slushy makers recommend salt as it lowers the freezing temperature of water and keeps your ice colder for longer. If you do want to use salt, make sure you add it to the crushed ice afterwards.
Key Features
ELECTRIC ICE CRUSHER WITH 2 GRINDER SETTINGS - The Andrew James Deluxe Ice Crusher and Slush Machine crushes and grinds ice. Choose between fine or coarse shaved ice by simply turning the dial on the machine.
BUILT-IN STIRRER AND MEASURING JUG - The ice crusher machine dispenses shavings into the 1 litre measuring jug. The automatic stirrer keeps the ice constantly moving to prevent it sticking together and mixes in your syrups and flavours.
GREAT FOR SLUSHIES AND COCKTAILS ETC - Use your ice crusher for cocktails as well as all sorts of delicious cooling drinks like iced coffee, fruit flavour slushies or sweet snow cones. You can also use the crushed ice in smoothies.
STYLISH RETRO DESIGN - This easy-to-use ice crusher machine has a stylish, bright red, retro-inspired design. The measuring jug has a 1 litre capacity and is BPA free. The grinding compartment has removable parts to make it easy to clean.
What's In the Box
1 x Andrew James Ice Crusher Slush Machine
