How to find the best blender for cocktails: a review of models

The best blender that copes with the tasks

Blenders, mixers, shakers... A huge variety of home appliances can make even the most sophisticated culinary maestro think. That is why today I propose once and for all to figure out how to choose a good blender for making cocktails.

In the photo - the representative of the submersible "family" from Philips

Varieties

All blenders, which to one degree or another can be useful in the preparation of cocktails, can be divided into two categories: stationary and manual immersion.

Another dip blender - Tefal

Submersible

Their main advantage is compactness and mobility. In an elongated plastic case hides the electric motor, which is attached to the "leg" with knives.

The presence of several nozzles allows you to successfully cope not only with the ingredients of cocktails, but also with more serious products, such as meat and dough. If you need a versatile kitchen assistant, this is it!

Powerful submersible models are almost as good as stationary in functionality.

Stationary

Stationary models are more convenient for making cocktails. The mixing tank is installed on the base, and is started from the control panel. The advantage of the design is a spacious bowl of 1.5–2.5 liters.

Nutri Bullet Fitness Blender

If you like a stationary device for cocktails, when choosing pay attention to the material of the bowl. Transparent plastic in low-cost models over time is painted in the color of products, especially if you chop bright berries and fruits.

In addition, often the inner part is covered with a scattering of scratches, this bowl seems to be muddy. Glass is an excellent choice, winning plastic on all items, the only thing is that such a bowl requires careful handling.

Smoothie 2 Go - another baby for those who like to prepare cocktails in small portions

Separate category - shakers. Their goal is to simply mix the ingredients with high quality without crushing. For personal use, you can purchase a glass shaker, for example, Сontigo Shake & Go Fit Compartment or BlenderBottle ProStak.

Pros and cons

Types of blenders	Benefits	disadvantages
Submersible	Compactness and the ability to quietly lurk on the kitchen shelf. Easy disassembly and cleaning. Relevant for cooking small portions. Low price.	The need to constantly participate in the process of cooking and mixing. The inability to immediately grind a large number of ingredients.
Stationary	Full process automation. High power. Bowl of large volume. Ability to add ingredients as mixing.	The bulkiness of the design. Long disassembly when washing.

Basic principles of choice

PHILIPS HR2195 / 00 and PHILIPS Daily Collection HR2052 / 0 - 1.5 liter average blenders

Instructions and recommendations:

Power. What to look for when choosing? First of all, power:

• if you have to grind and beat only soft foods, take a low-power model up to 250 W;
• one step higher are models with a capacity of 250 to 600 watts. They will cope with almost all fruits and vegetables, but ice and nuts will not be too hard for them;
• from 650 to 1000 W - a universal solution that can grind and beat everything that is required for a cocktail, including frozen fruit and ice.

Fitness blender ELECTROLUX ESB2500 (power 300 W). With it, you can cook any vitamin smoothie with your own hands.

Volume If you need a good blender for making drinks for a large company, take a landline.

Recommend:

• PHILIPS Daily Collection HR2103 / 00;
• TEFAL BL313A38;
• KENWOOD BLP400WH;
• BOSCH MMB65G0M;
• PHILIPS Avance Collection HR3652 / 00.

All presented models have a bowl with a capacity of more than 1500 ml.

A useful addition would be a set of glass cups with lids. Such dishes can be used not only for storage, but also for serving a cocktail.

Tribest PB-350 with five interchangeable glasses

Speed ​​shifter. For cocktails, there are several speeds (from 6 to 10). Such a blender will be able to grind the ingredients, mix them, and, if necessary, beat into foam.

Smooth adjustment of speed in models:

• PHILIPS Avance Collection HR3652 / 00;
• STADLER FORM Blender Two SFB.700;
• KENWOOD BLP 600;
• CASO B3000 Touch;
• STEBA MX 2 PLUS.

PHILIPS Avance Collection HR1679 / 90 (power 800 W, stepless adjustment, turbo mode, bowl volume 2 liters)

Model overview

A photo	Description
	Redmond M2900 Model designed for home. It has only two speeds, which allows it to cope with simple recipes and simple ingredients. Additional functions: pulse mode; extended equipment with two tanks; sealed covers and coffee grinder.
	Philips 2095 Excellent performance and low cost. 700 W power is enough for chopping ice. You can cook a fruit smoothie or a milkshake in two accounts.
	Laretti 7312 Similar to the previous model has a power of 700 watts Equipped with: ice splitting function; pulse mode; five speeds with smooth adjustment; It has three interchangeable glasses with vacuum caps.

Summing up

I told you about the subtleties of choice and offered interesting models. And what blender do you use to make milk and fruit cocktails? Share with us interesting recipes and tips. And, of course, be sure to watch the video in this article.