Learning how to make slushies in a slush machine is actually really easy. If you’ve never used one before, however, there’s obviously some room for error.
Let’s cover all the right steps and answer the most common questions about them so that you can be ice-cool when you prepare your first slush drink (and make it extra tasty too, of course).
What do you need in order to make slush drinks?
Well, the setup and preparation couldn’t be simpler.
Before learning how to make slushies in a slush machine, you must get:
- A slush machine (duh): the best slush maker for you will depend on your budget and how many flavours you’re planning on offering in one go. You can find them in all kinds of sizes and price ranges, including refurbished options. Find the right slush machine for your home or business
- A slush syrup: we offer all your favourite traditional flavours, sugar-free options, cocktail slush, and 99% fruit syrup.
- Water
- Cups and straws, especially if you’re selling your slush drinks
All ready?
Let’s get to the fun part!
How do you make slushies in a slush machine?
While certain passages will change slightly depending on your model (always check the instructions!), to make slushies in a slush machine you must simply:
- Set up your slush maker by plugging it in and switching it on through the control panel on the back
- Prepare the syrup and water solution, using a 1:6 ratio
- Pour it into the machine and… wait for the magic to happen!
FAQs on how to make slushies in a slush machine
Using slush syrup is really easy: you’ll receive it in a large container, so you’ll just need to dilute it with water and shake it well before pouring the mixture into your machine.
If you use our products, we recommend adding 600 g of water to every 100 g of slush syrup (or six cups of water for every cup of syrup), which translates into a 6:1 ratio.
While you could tweak them slightly to match your taste, we recommend sticking to this ratio as much as you can.
This is because the syrup’s sugar affects the freezing process directly, so the wrong ratios could not only result in a disappointing drink, but they could actually damage your slush machine in the long run, too.
If your slush is watery or too thick, it usually means that you haven’t used the correct syrup-to-water ratio. The sugar in the syrup prevents your drinks from freezing: if there isn’t enough sugar (syrup), it’ll lead to the formation of ice and thicker chunks; if you’re using too much syrup, the mixture will stay watery as the excess of sugar will prevent it from reaching the right consistency.
In most cases, that’s an easy fix: just try again but stick to the recommended syrup-to-water ratio (1:6).
If your slush drink is still too watery or thick, then you can adjust the thickness setting, which tends to be the spring against the motor in most machines. Usually, you must loosen off the screw by twisting it clockwise if the slush drink is too thick, and tighten it anti-clockwise if it’s too watery:
However, this might change depending on specific models, so it’s always worth checking the instructions.
Technically yes, you can put pretty much any drink in a slush machine, but that might not be a wise choice.
This is simply because some poor-quality ingredients could damage it in the long run: if you’ve invested thousands of pounds in a commercial machine, that’s the last thing you need.
It’s much better to stick to what they’re made for or to double-check with the manufacturer.
Usually, slush syrups last for 18 months after opening (but they make such tasty drinks that we seriously doubt you’ll ever have any leftovers!).
We hope we’ve answered all of your questions, but you’re more than welcome to drop us a line should you have any other doubts, or you can book a repair if your initial problem persists.
Other than that, now that you know everything about how to make slushies in a slush machine, we’re pretty sure you’re ready to start enjoying or selling your tasty and colourful drinks.