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Margaritas? Don’t mind if we do. We’re always on board with a good frozen one, and we’ll take a spicy jalapeno version if you’re taking orders. If you’d rather mix things up at home than pay bar prices all summer, there’s a machine for that, and this is the stretch of the year when they finally get cheap. Here are the best margarita machine deals we’re seeing for Columbus Day!.
Our top three margarita machine deals
These are the three biggest discounts on the board right now. Sale prices are shown in real time, so what you see here is what you’d pay today.
When margarita machines actually go on sale
Frozen drink machines are seasonal, and the discounts follow the weather. Here’s the honest calendar so you know whether to buy now or sit tight.
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| March to May | New models land and retailers hold the line. Expect full price, or close to it. |
| Memorial Day and June | Peak season kicks off. There are promos, but they’re shallow, and the good models hold their price. |
| Fourth of July and mid-July | The first real dip of the year. Good, not great, and the popular models sell out. |
| Labor Day and September | The best window all year. Summer stock has to move, so this is when the deep cuts show up. |
| Late November | Black Friday and Cyber Monday can match September on the big-name machines, but selection is thinner. |
| January to February | Leftover clearance if you’re lucky, and not much choice if you’re not. |
What counts as a good price
A percentage off doesn’t mean much without a baseline, so here’s roughly what these machines cost when they aren’t discounted.
Budget shaver and blender combos
Small, plastic, and fine for a couple of drinks. Under $30 on sale is a genuine bargain.
Countertop margarita machines
The classic shave-and-blend units. This is the sweet spot for most homes, and anything near $60 is worth grabbing.
Smart frozen drink makers
The newer countertop machines that chill and churn instead of crushing ice. They rarely go below $200.
Commercial two-tank machines
Party-rental territory. Great if you host a lot, overkill if you don’t.
Margarita machines on sale
Frozen drink makers on sale
Slushie machines on sale
Ice-crushing blenders on sale
Where else to check today
Worth a look if you’d rather pick one up locally or you’re chasing a specific model.
How to pick a margarita machine
There actually is a difference between a blender and a margarita machine, and it matters. A blender throws everything in at once and chops it together. A margarita machine shaves the ice separately and then blends, which is why the texture comes out smooth instead of chunky. If you’ve ever wondered why your homemade margaritas have ice shards in them, that’s the reason.
Capacity is the next thing to get right, and most people overbuy. A 36 to 60 ounce pitcher covers three or four drinks, which is plenty for a weeknight. Anything over 80 ounces is party gear, and it takes up serious counter space the other fifty weeks of the year.
Then there’s the newer category, the smart frozen drink makers that chill a liquid mix down instead of crushing ice. They make a better slushie and they’re quieter, but they need a couple of hours of lead time and they cost two or three times as much. If you want a drink in ninety seconds, stick with a classic shave-and-blend machine.
Last thing: check what comes apart. The pitcher, the lid, and the ice reservoir should all be dishwasher safe, because a machine that’s annoying to clean is a machine that stays in the cabinet.
Margarita machine questions, answered
The bottom line
If you’ve been thinking about a margarita machine all summer, this is the weekend to stop thinking about it. The prices won’t be this good again until late November, and by then the model you want has a decent chance of being sold out. Grab a countertop machine in the $60 to $150 range and you’ll get your money back in about four rounds of bar margaritas.
More sales to see
And since you’re here for the deals, there are a few other small kitchen appliances worth a look: coffee makers, blenders, Vitamix, and in the same spirit, Bartesian cocktail machines. We’re rounding up as many as we can find this week.
