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The Friwest is a countertop frozen-drink maker with a built-in compressor, so it freezes drinks in the tank without ice or pre-freezing. It offers five one-touch presets for slushies, margaritas, frappés, milkshakes and frozen juice, and a 0.7 gal (85 oz) tank that suits family batches. It competes with ice-shaving slushie makers on convenience rather than speed of cleanup, and its 3.8-star rating suggests buyers like the no-ice results but have mixed feelings elsewhere.
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Lowest price we've seen: $149.99 on Nov 2 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.
With 29 ratings averaging 3.8 out of 5, buyers are split. Those who like it point to real slushie texture without ice and easy preset operation; others are less satisfied, though the feedback is limited.
The Friwest slushie machine for home freezes drinks inside the tank with a built-in direct cooling system. It uses a compressor, so no ice or pre-freezing of ingredients is needed, and the original flavor is not watered down. It can make slushies, frozen drinks, margaritas, frappés, milkshakes, frozen juice and cocktails.
Five one-touch presets cover different frozen drink textures and recipes. Cooling and mixing are automatic. Freezing takes approximately 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the recipe, starting temperature and selected setting. The machine can also keep prepared drinks chilled for up to 12 hours.
The tank holds 85 oz (0.7 gal), enough for multiple servings in one batch. A one-touch self-cleaning function rinses the interior, and the food-contact parts are removable for regular cleaning. For normal slushy-making performance, beverages need at least 5% sugar content to prevent the unit from freezing up. Stevia can be used as a sugar substitute. Diet drinks with little to no sugar are not compatible.
