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Blending
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:01 pm
by rednekkPH
Ok, this is dumb question, but please bear with me. What is the trick to properly crushing ice in a blender? I either end up with a bunch of big "cubes", or it's completely liquified. Also, how do you figure the correct ice/booze ratio for a frozen drink? Thanks.
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:03 pm
by ph4ever
always use ice from the Sonic
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:06 pm
by rednekkPH
ph4ever wrote:always use ice from the Sonic
We don't have those up here. I was just using regular ice cubes made in my freezer. Do I need to use smaller ones? If so, do they sell freezer trays to make them?
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:10 pm
by TMHB
What I like to do is not make the ice the first thing you add to the blender.
Start with your aclohol add your mix, top it off with ice
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:10 pm
by ph4ever
rednekkPH wrote:ph4ever wrote:always use ice from the Sonic
We don't have those up here. I was just using regular ice cubes made in my freezer. Do I need to use smaller ones? If so, do they sell freezer trays to make them?
then I'd but those cubes into something- like a plastic bag and then POUND the crap outta the big cubes to make them smaller. Said pounding may also be therapeutic
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:22 pm
by rednekkPH
TMHB wrote:What I like to do is not make the ice the first thing you add to the blender.
Start with your aclohol add your mix, top it off with ice
I tried both ways and got the same results. Maybe my blender just s**ks...
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:29 pm
by SuperTrooper
If it turns to liquid you aren't using enough ice.
Posted: May 21, 2004 4:30 pm
by Cubbie Bear
Tends to work better with store bought ice for some reason
Posted: May 21, 2004 4:39 pm
by kurt
Bacardi Mixer’s!!!
But aren’t you by the Yuengling brewery? Get some Black and Tan!!!
Posted: May 21, 2004 4:49 pm
by rednekkPH
Posted: May 21, 2004 4:51 pm
by 12Volt
Cubbie Bear wrote:Tends to work better with store bought ice for some reason
Because the ice is "softer" it will be more slushy and mix smoothly in the blender as opposed to homemade ice which tends to freeze harder and ends up crunchy in the drinks.
Posted: May 21, 2004 4:51 pm
by kurt
Posted: May 21, 2004 4:55 pm
by sailingagain
Buy the ice at the store and place the ice in the blender LAST!!!
Posted: May 21, 2004 5:00 pm
by kurt
sailingagain wrote:Buy the ice at the store and place the ice in the blender LAST!!!
NoNoNo! You put the blender on the ice and buy the store last!
Posted: May 21, 2004 6:45 pm
by Sidew13
Buy a high speed / high quality blender. RPM's are the key to break up the ice
Posted: May 21, 2004 11:06 pm
by Bob Roberts
Here's what I found did the trick. It was a very wise investment at only 39.99........
http://www.kohls.com/products/product_p ... 5195147393
Posted: May 21, 2004 11:45 pm
by ragtopW
this is gonna sound like I'm starting stuff, but two things
go to a bar and order a Blended drink and watch a pro
follow their steps. most Bartenders I have watched
pour the ice in first and than add late if more is needed.
just a thought.
oh the other thing??? enjoy the mistakes and try try again!!!
Posted: May 22, 2004 11:05 am
by SuperTrooper
Has anybody bought one of those gas powered blenders they are selling on the Coconut telegraph?
Posted: May 23, 2004 10:53 am
by Lundah
I don't have the funding for a gas-powered blender, but I did see a hand-crank blender at REI the other day for $69.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Product ... n=11549377
Posted: May 24, 2004 10:49 am
by rednekkPH
Bob Roberts wrote:Here's what I found did the trick. It was a very wise investment at only 39.99........
I was looking at these, and did a bit of research. I read about 20 consumer reviews, and not one was favorable. Leaks, poor construction, difficult to clean, etc.
