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Blender
Used to combine crushed ice and ingredients into a smooth frozen drink.
What it's for: Blending frozen and crushed-ice cocktails.
Don't have one?
A food processor can work in short pulses, though the texture will be slightly less smooth.
A blender's continuous crushing action gives a smoother, more even texture than short food-processor pulses.
Buying guidance
A blender with a pulse setting gives more control over crushed-ice texture.
