Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker - Dual Mode Margarita Machine with No-Brainer Mixer & 36oz Pitcher - Perfect for Home Parties, Poolside Drinks & Summer Entertaining

This Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker with No Brain Mixer from Margaritaville was everything imagined and more. It comes nicely packaged in an image display box making it a great gift option. Included is everything you need to make delicious restaurant/bar quality drinks in your own home.I purchased this for my mom who recently celebrated her birthday. She had recently lost my dad and this was her first birthday without him spoiling her. She has been talking about wanting one of these Margaritaville machines for a few months now but always putting it on the back burner and hoping for the funds to one day be able to get it. I decided on a whim it was my time to spoil her and so I did by purchasing this little slice of heaven for her. After the tears of happiness came the flowing drinks.She has stocked up on the different ingredients and drink mixes for all her favorite drinks. We were a bit concerned if the cleanup was going to be worth the hassle of only having a few drinks but surprisingly it was fairly easy and definitely worth it. Most of the parts could be put into the dishwasher for cleanup. It comes with a measuring chamber that shows you how much of what to add for the popular, most common drinks. It pretty much does all the guess work for you and allows you to effortlessly enjoy your favorite drink year round.I must admit I was pretty jealous after the first use that this was not coming back home with me but I can stop by mom's anytime for a ice cold drink. The pitcher holds about 4 drink servings. It is a double chamber keeping the drinks colder longer with a flip top pour spout for use with the lid still on. It is easy to operate with controls for shave and blend and a pre-programmed feature that also allows you to adjust to your own desires. It is a bid loud when shaving the ice but no different than any other ice shaving device. Be prepared as it has some overall weight to it and is a bit larger in size but my mom displays hers on the kitchen counter with pride.If your thinking about getting this I say go for it, just do it and you'll thank me and yourself later. It is like a little slice of heaven in the home. It is probably one of the best gifts I have bought for one of the most deserving person in my life. She couldn't be anymore pleased with this and if I gave it anything less than five stars I would probably get the death stare from her!!