Summer Drinks Without the Fuss

Jarden Consumer Products

Most of us let our blenders do the work when we're making margaritas, smoothies, and other frozen drinks. But a line of appliances designed specifically for making these frozen treats can make your summer parties a little easier. The Margaritaville Frozen Cocoction Makers hold ice in a hopper, and shave it into the blending jar to combine with the other ingredients. The step-up Fiji model (shown) has a hopper that holds enough ice to make 2 1/2 pitchers (90 ounces!) of frozen drinks, as well as four preprogrammed settings to automatically make Margaritas, daiquiris, sliders and smoothies.

The Key West model is around $300 and the Fiji model is around $380. Pricey, yes, buy if you entertain a lot this summer, or if you're looking for an unusual wedding gift or Father's Day gift, these fun machines are a unique option.