I am so in love with this machine, it is very easy to use and it functions perfectly. Super easy to clean since it basically does itself. Great value for the money considering that it is such a high capacity. There's no ice required in order to make your slushies and you can do just about anything in it, I've done margaritas and daiquiris as well as frozen coffee drinks and several other frozen drinks and they are absolutely perfect. No more heading to the coffee shops or to the gas stations to get my slushy drinks, I now have everything that I need sitting right on my counter. The instructions are super clear and this machine is extremely extremely well made, I have not had any trouble with this thing at all in the 3 weeks that I've had it and I legitimately use this thing multiple times a day. The absolute best investment that I have made for my countertops in the last year at least.

March just started. It's still cold outside. My kids have been running this thing nonstop. They are almost certainly going to want even more slushies when it gets hot. This thing is popular. It's so easy to use that the kids can use it themselves, which is both good and bad. It's good because I don't get bothered to constantly make slushies, and it's bad because my kids are constantly eating slushies now. It has a child lock! ...that my not quite five year old disabled in 30 seconds. Maybe it will work if your kids are incredibly dumb. If your kid understands the concept of a lock and is capable of even the slightest bit of deductive reasoning, you're going to want to put this up.This is extremely easy to get running. You just dump stuff in the top, close it, press a couple buttons and wait. When you're done, it will mostly clean itself, but I still take it apart and make sure that it's completely clean.Your typical slushy mix is around 30% sugar. You can and definitely should dilute it quite a bit. You don't just dump it in there and call it a day. I mean, you can, but it will make something incredibly sweet to the point where it's disgusting. I have been basically acting like I'm about to make soda, and then I just dump it in the machine instead of carbonating it. I usually do a 1 part syrup to 5 parts water dilution. 1 to 4 gives you 6% sugar, so I go with that instead for slushies. For the math, if it's 9g sugar in 30ml syrup, that's 30% more or less. It's not perfectly 1-1, since syrup is going to be a different density than water, but close enough. If you add an extra 30ml of water, you get a 1 part water, 1 part syrup mixture, and 15% sugar. Add another 30ml and you get a 2-1 mixture, which gives you 10% sugar. Another 30ml of water and now you're obviously at 3-1, and 8% sugar. The next stage is 4-1, which is 6%. That means you'll have added 120ml of water to your 30ml of syrup. 30ml is 1oz, if you never took chemistry and are hooked on freedom units. So, 1oz syrup and 4oz of water gets you the right mix for slushies as long as it contains 9g of sugar. If you're using Torani syrup, it's even more concentrated though. It's 19g of sugar per ounce of syrup. That's 63% sugar. You'll want to experiment with that stuff, but generally 8-1 works with it. That's one reason Torani is so expensive. It's more concentrated than some of the cheap stuff. Before you go using whatever you have, go read the ingredients. Regular Mountain Dew is right around 13% sugar. That should give you a pretty decent baseline for how sweet your slushy is going to be, depending on how high the sugar percentage is. Think Mountain Dew is way too sweet? Dilute below 13%. Think it's just right? Well, shoot for 13%. Don't just go with the pure 30-63% though, unless you think Mountain Dew is nowhere near sweet enough. Personally, I like it below 10%. I'm not even sure if this could make a pure syrup slushy. I definitely wouldn't go trying to make one.I can't tell you anything about alcohol because I don't drink. However, I can tell you that this makes some amazing milkshakes. My wife also dumped some frappuccinos in there and hit the frappe button. What came out was tasty. This thing is going to run 24/7 when summer gets here.

This slushie machine is amazing. It doesn't need you to add ice because it freezes the liquid in the unit. It's easy to set up and use. The best part is it's self cleaning!! It's a little larger than some other slushie machines that I've seen so it's great for parties because you can get a lot of drinks out of each batch. I can already tell that this is going to get a lot of use in the future!

Pros:No Ice Needed: The machine uses rapid-cooling technology to create slushies without the need for ice, ensuring a smooth and undiluted drink.Large Capacity: With an 88 oz capacity, this machine is perfect for making large batches of frozen drinks for parties and gatherings.Self-Cleaning Function: The self-cleaning feature makes maintenance easy and convenient, saving you time and effort.Versatile Programs: The 5 preset programs allow you to make a variety of frozen drinks, including margaritas, frappés, milkshakes, and more.User-Friendly: The machine is easy to operate with a simple interface and clear instructions.Cons:Price: Some users may find the price to be on the higher side compared to other slushie machines on the market.Size: The machine's large size may require significant counter space, which could be a drawback for those with limited kitchen space.Overall: The INOVIVA Slushie Machine is an excellent choice for those who love making frozen drinks at home. Its no-ice-needed feature, large capacity, and self-cleaning function make it a convenient and versatile addition to any kitchen.

My husband looked at me like I was nuts when I picked this slushy machine, but he helped me get it set up anyway. After unboxing, you have to wait at least two hours before plugging it in so the coolant can settle back in, we forgot about it that evening and left it overnight. Setting it up isn't difficult, once it's out of the box it's easy to tell where things go. After cleaning the machine, I decided to test it out with some pineapple-mango juice; poured in the juice, powered it on, tapped the "slushie" setting, and the pressed the start button. It took about an hour and half before the machine beeped at us to tell us that it was ready, so we dispensed it into two glasses for us. Made an excellent slushy, and will be awesome come summer. May also pull out for various family get togethers. My brother is looking forward to us making some daquiris next time he comes over. All in all, it's a good machine, works well, easy to set up, easy to run, and easy to clean.

I love the slushie machine. My grandkids love the machine