For years I have been looking at fancy smancy margarita making machines, smoothie machines, etc. Nothing I bought seemed to work quite right to give me the texture I was looking for. My sister, the smart cookie she is, mentioned making icees on her blog so I asked her what she used and she told me. SO, today I went to Walmart and found a Rival Ice Shaver and Snow Cone Maker, they had just a snow cone maker but I opted to pay $6 more and have the flexibility of a fine and course texture of ice. Since Walmart hasn't put out their snow cone syrups I was forced to come home and make a margarita instead of a snow cone :) WOW, is all I can say!!!! Not only was the machine so much more quiet than the blenders and smoothie machines I have owned in the past but it was inexpensive in comparison (only $25.00) and made the best margarita ever!!! I am anxious to buy some flavored syrups and my next drink will have to be a frozen coke. Thanks sis for the tips, I've found yet another small appliance that I love.
