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The Best Blenders for Frozen Drinks (Tested & Reviewed)

By Laura Fuentes Updated Dec 30, 2024

5 from 1 vote

If you’re looking for great blended results, this post shares our top picks for the best blenders for frozen drinks like slushies, margaritas, and blended coffee! 

Any of these options will give you delicious and sippable results every time at different pricing options.

Blender Features to Look For

When shopping for a blender, finding the perfect blender for frozen drinks comes down to a few important features: 

  • Appropriate jar size: selecting a blender based on your serving size needs is important. Are you serving 4+ people or just one?
  • Glass jar: glass is more durable for icy recipes and won’t stain like plastic. Plus, it holds up well on the bottom dishwasher rack. 
  • High-speed: 1000W will yield the smoothest results without needing a ton of liquid. 
  • Base: the wider the base, the sturdier the blend, which comes in handy when using a lot of ice.  

Best Blender for Frozen Drinks Under $100

You don’t have to break the bank to find a great blender for frozen drinks that will yield great results and will last! The top pick:

ninja professional blender
Ninja Professional Blender
Blends through frozen drinks like butter thanks to its 1100W and yields a perfect consistency. You'll also get two portable jars for on-the-go drinks, and it's easy to store in the cabinet or pantry.
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High-End Blender for Frozen Drinks

High-end blenders will last a lifetime; at least, mine seems to have! I’ve owned mine since 2008, and it’s still making the best drinks, smoothies, soups, and even oat flour!

If you are looking for a top-of-the-line blender that can power through anything, BlendTec is your choice.

blentec blender
Blendtec
The crème de le crème of blenders, with a pre-programmed iced drink setting . Powerful to blend through anything you add into the jar yielding the smoothest results. This will be the last blender you'll ever buy.
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Personal Size Frozen Drink Blender

Blending for one is doable with the right blender for single-serve frozen drinks! The 900W power of the Ninja Blender below will churn ice and frozen fruit into a frosty beverage you can sip through a straw!

personal size ninja blender
Ninja Fit Personal Blender
A cost-effective and ideal blender for one or two-person households. Blend directly in the jar, pour it, or take it on the go!
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Best Blender for Crushed Ice Drinks

When blending crushed ice drinks, many people prefer the traditional and durable material of glass. The Hamilton Beach glass jar is great for blending homemade icees and granitas. 

Hamilton Beach Wave
A reliable and durable blender for all things iced with a quiet motor (when compared to other blenders in the same price range) and a solid base that prevents shaking.
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Best Blender for Ice Cream Drinks

For ice cream drinks you’ll want a blender that will yield thick and smooth results without melting the ice cream you added into the ingredients.

The compact and simple design of this NutriBullet makes it a great choice for ice cream drinks, milkshakes, and malts.

orange blender with a handle
Nutribullet with Handle
Everything people love from the original Nutribullet but with a larger jar, a tamper to leave no ingredient behind, and a handle for easier pouring. It's often referred to as the "Vitamix Duple" for a reason!
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Favorite for Portable Frozen Drinks

If you want to make a frozen drink portable, what better option than a single-serve blender that will also fit standing up in a cup holder?

We love this 14-ounce blender that comes in several colors and is small enough to fit in a small bag.

small personal size blender with a purple smoothie inside
Hamilton Beach Personal Blender
Add enough liquid and this will become your ultimate blend-and-go option for frozen drinks, margaritas, and more! Blends crushed ice, fresh fruit, and protein powder too.
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Best Overall

For a blender that can handle everything from everyday drinks to large parties, the best overall blender for frozen drinks goes to the Ninja Professional Blender.

ninja professional blender
Ninja Professional Blender
The 1100 W goes a long way to blend through anything. And for the price, it's the most cost-effective and efficient option on the market for a full-sized blender.
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by Laura Fuentes

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  1. Bidhan says

    September 06, 2023 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Great options, thanks! I bought the Ninja you recommended and it works GREAT

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