Everything You Need to Make the Best Frozen Drinks This Summer
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There's something so satisfying about slowly sipping a frozen beverage on a hot summer day. Whether you prefer frosé, slushy tropical drinks, or kid-friendly milkshakes, there's an easy way to ensure you always have the most delicious frozen drinks available whenever you want them: make them yourself. It's not that difficult, given the right ingredients, recipes, and kitchen tools.
For that last part, we've gathered some essential items from Bed Bath & Beyond, including a compact yet powerful margarita machine, a simple cocktail maker, and popsicle molds. Since our frozen-drink picks start at just $8, you can easily make a season's worth of delicious drinks for less than a night out would cost. Read on for the tasty possibilities.
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Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker
Whether Jimmy Buffett's music is your jam or not, you have to admit that you can't hear one of his tunes without craving a tasty tropical drink. And surprise, surprise: this Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker ($190) is the only frozen-drink maker you'll ever need. It shaves ice and blends it with your personalized mix of juices and fruits for a summer's worth of delicious concoctions.
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Simply Essential Popsicle Maker
Remember begging your parents to let you make your own popsicles when you were a kid? (And growing up and spending hours in therapy talking about them being withholding?) Well, you're an adult now, which means you can use this Simply Essential Popsicle Maker ($8) to make all the frozen pops your inner child's heart desires.
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Rabbit Freezable Cocktail Maker
How cute is this Rabbit Freezable Cocktail Maker ($40)? Its neoprene sleeve hugs a cocktail carafe that's just perfect for making frosé, piña coladas, margaritas, and more. Not sure where to start? Check the included recipe booklet, and you'll be sipping a homemade slushie in no time at all.
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Kikkerland Frozen Cocktail Recipe Glass
Don't know how to whip up a tasty cold drink? Now you do, thanks to the Kikkerland Frozen Cocktail Recipe Glass ($8), which has four easy recipes on its side. Read, mix, and sip!
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Our Table Margarita Glasses
Is it marg o'clock? This set of four classic Our Table Margarita Glasses ($20) is ready to make your setup look as professional as it gets — for not a lot of cash.
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Libbey Sangria Rocks 5-Piece Glass and Pitcher Set
Technically, sangria doesn't count as a frozen drink, but it's chilled and delicious, so . . . close enough? This Libbey Sangria Rocks 5-Piece Glass and Pitcher Set ($47) is made by hand, with a pleasing heft that makes toasting just as delightful as that first sip.
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Our Table Ice Mold Set
Pro tip: if your drink recipe calls for ice, using an extra-large cube or sphere will keep your beverage cold without quickly diluting it. This Our Table Ice Mold Set ($8) creates aesthetically pleasing ice and helps your drink stay as delicious as it was the moment it was made.
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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
Whether you like your milkshakes boozy or alcohol free, the best shake starts with quality materials. DIY it with this Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker ($230), which makes shakes (or sorbet or ice cream) in just three steps. The only downside? You'll never want to settle for store-bought again.