Ninja SLUSHi: The Uber-Cool Drink Maker You Need Right Now
Published: 10 Jul 2025
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From catering for guests at a party to providing delicious refreshment in an office environment, the Ninja SLUSHi is the ultimate professional frozen drink maker. Unsurpassed in terms of ease of use and only limited by your imagination when it comes to the preparing irresistible beverages, you won't find a better way to keep the whole crew refreshed.
From single-ingredient recipes to more ambitious concoctions, it's the ultimate stress-free frozen drink maker. And thanks to the fact that it doesn't rely on ice to keep things cool, you'll never have to worry about watered-down, flavourless drinks again. No ice needed, no blending, no hassles.
Ninja SLUSHi | Image: NinjaKitchen
Ice-Free Magic
You may be asking how this machine manages to chill your beverages without bringing ice into the equation. That's thanks to Ninja's RapidChill Technology. This innovative two-part system spins an auger (a spiral-shaped blade) around a cooling cylinder to freeze liquid evenly, enabling the Ninja SLUSHi to create and maintain an optimal temperature for ideal icy treats.
Further, this machine does not discriminate when it comes to the kind of drinks it can bring down to a perfectly refreshing temperature. From soft drinks and juices to chocolate milk and smoothies, and, yes, even wine, you'll want to use the Ninja SLUSHi to enhance your experience no matter the beverage.
It's incredibly simple and intuitive to use, too. Temperature and texture controls mean that even at a maximum capacity of 2.6 litres, you won't have to wait for any more than 60 minutes for consistently smooth results. We should also note that drinks can take 15-60 minutes depending on ingredients, volume, and starting temperature. Plus, beverages must include sugar to slush.
Ninja SLUSHi | Image: NinjaKitchen
Frozen Drinks Everyone Will Love
Whether you're hosting a gathering this summer, looking to bring a little levity to the workplace, or simply want to find a fun way to ensure the kids stay hydrated, the Ninja SLUSHi is the ultimate solution.
With features that include a comfort handle, anti-drip spout, condensation catch, and a two-part drip tray, as well as a removable spout shroud and even an inspiration guide featuring 10 recipes to get you started, you'll never go back to regular beverages again. Pick yours up for just AUD$499.99 now!
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