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Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine with RapidChill Technology | 88 oz. Easy Fill Vessel | 5 Preset Programs | Make Margaritas, Frappés, & More | With Dishwasher Safe Parts | Black | FS301

Skip the gas-station slushie run: the Ninja SLUSHi turns juice, cocktails, or coffee into café-grade frozen drinks in about an hour, no pre-frozen bowl required.

Price today

$260

Verified ratings

4.7/ 3,755

Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine with RapidChill Technology | 88 oz. Easy Fill Vessel | 5 Preset Programs | Make Margaritas, Frappés, & More | With Dishwasher Safe Parts | Black | FS301

Why we picked it

01

No pre-freezing, no rock salt

RapidChill compressor cools the 88-oz vessel on demand, so you pour, press, and walk away. Most drinks reach slush consistency in 15 to 60 minutes depending on sugar content.

02

Five presets cover the menu

Dedicated modes for Slush, Spiked Slush, Frozen Juice, Milkshake, and Frappé adjust temperature and texture automatically. You're not guessing at settings for margaritas versus blended coffee.

03

Holds a party-sized batch

The 88-oz vessel pours roughly a dozen drinks before refilling, and the auger, vessel, and drip tray come apart for dishwasher cleanup instead of hand-scrubbing a blender jar.

From the manufacturer

Product details

  • NO ICE NEEDED: RapidChill Technology is our innovative two-part system that spins an auger around a cooling cylinder to freeze liquid evenly and maintain optimal temperature for perfect icy treats.
  • A SUPERIOR FROZEN DRINK EXPERIENCE: With this versatile machine, turn your favorite liquids into smooth, flavorful frozen drinks: wine, coffee, soda, juice, chocolate milk, and more. Simply pour the liquid in, select your program, and watch it transform.
  • ONE-TOUCH FROZEN DRINKS: Temperature and texture controls deliver consistently smooth results in up to 60 minutes at max capacity. Creating drinks can take 15-60 minutes depending on ingredients, volume, and starting temperature. Must include sugar or sugar substitute to slush.
  • SUGAR-FREE? NO PROBLEM: Sugar-free recipes will not slush properly on their own. Add one of our recommended sugar substitutes to the recipe to ensure perfect slushing.
  • 5 PRESET SETTINGS: Automated programs give you tailored temperature settings to yield the perfect output every time.
  • TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Customize whether you want the output to be thicker or thinner than the preset setting.
  • EASY-FILL VESSEL: Easy to fill up, top off, and remove for cleaning. Holds 88 oz total (64 oz max liquid fill; 9 oz serving size). Ideal for enjoying with friends & family — drinks stay frozen for up to 12 hours.
  • DISHWASHER SAFE: Easy to clean with dishwasher-safe parts. Features a detachable lid and drip tray allowing for easier cleaning between uses.

Description

The Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker creates superior frozen drinks at home with no ice and no blending needed. Create tons of drinks with as few as one ingredient for smoother, richer, tastier results. The large 88-oz. capacity makes 7+ servings per batch so you can make fun, flavorful drinks for enjoying with friends & family. Exclusive RapidChill® Technology freezes liquids evenly for smooth, flavorful results every time. SLUSHi’s five preset programs give you tailored temperature settings and customize whether you want the output to be thicker or thinner than the preset setting. Quietly keeps your slushed treats at the perfect temperature and texture for up to 12 hours. No more watered-down, tasteless drinks. SLUSHi works quickly and keeps drinks frozen for up to 12 hours quietly with the WhisperChill™ compressor. Cleanup is effortless with dishwasher-safe parts and a built-in rinse cycle. Elevate your refreshment game with the ultimate frozen drink maker!

How it stacks up

Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine with RapidChill Technology | 88 oz. Easy Fill Vessel | 5 Preset Programs | Make Margaritas, Frappés, & More | With Dishwasher Safe Parts | Black | FS301

★ Our pick

Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine with RapidChill Technology | 88 oz. Easy Fill Vessel | 5 Preset Programs | Make Margaritas, Frappés, & More | With Dishwasher Safe Parts | Black | FS301

Ninja

$260

4.7(3,755)

Hamilton Beach 86150 Frozen Drink Maker

Budget

Hamilton Beach 86150 Frozen Drink Maker

Hamilton

$69

4

Margaritaville Bali Frozen Concoction Maker

Party splurge

Margaritaville Bali Frozen Concoction Maker

Margaritaville

$349

4.2

VEVOR Commercial Slushy Machine 6L

Heavy duty

VEVOR Commercial Slushy Machine 6L

VEVOR

$459

3.9

Vessel capacity88 oz48 oz72 oz203 oz (2 tanks)
Freeze methodBuilt-in compressorIce + blenderIce shaverCompressor
Preset modes5 presets3 textures3 texturesManual dial
Time to first drink15–60 minUnder 5 minUnder 5 min60–90 min
CleanupDishwasher safeHand wash jarMostly hand washDisassemble + wash
In shortOur pick — Built-in compressor delivers true frozen-drink texture without the ice-and-blade racket of the budget Hamilton Beach or the single-purpose footprint of the Margaritaville, at roughly half the price of the commercial VEVOR — with dishwasher-safe parts the others lack.Old-school ice-and-blade design that's loud and chunky, but a fraction of the price for casual use.Shaves block ice on demand for three drink consistencies, but it's a tall, single-purpose appliance.Two-tank commercial unit aimed at small cafés — overkill for home, but the right call if you're selling drinks.
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Common questions

Can it actually make frozen margaritas with alcohol?
Yes — the Spiked Slush preset accounts for alcohol's lower freezing point and handles drinks up to roughly 20% ABV. Stronger pours won't freeze properly, so stick to recipe ratios.
How does this compare to a Ninja CREAMi?
Different machines for different jobs. The CREAMi makes scoopable ice cream from frozen bases; the SLUSHi makes pourable slushies and frozen drinks from liquid. If you want both textures, you'd need both.
Who shouldn't buy this?
Skip it if you only want frozen drinks occasionally — a $40 blender plus ice will do. It's also bulky on a counter and needs minimum sugar content to freeze, so it's not great for unsweetened juices.
How long until the first drink is ready?
Plan on 15 to 60 minutes from pour to slush, depending on the preset and sugar level. Once frozen, it holds drinks at serving consistency for up to 12 hours.

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Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine with RapidChill Technology | 88 oz. Easy Fill Vessel | 5 Preset Programs | Make Margaritas, Frappés, & More | With Dishwasher Safe Parts | Black | FS301
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