How to Blend a Drink

Blended drinks offer refreshment and satisfaction. Most people own a blender, but rarely use it. This article will teach you how to make a typical blended drink, be it anything from a green tea Frappe to a Frozen Margarita.

Add the desired amount of ice, liquid, and fruit [optional]. Put the cover on the blender. Turn it on its lowest setting to begin. Depending on the blender and contents of the drink, it will take anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes to attain a smooth consistency.

Step 2

Pour the drink into a chilled glass. To chill a glass, place it in the freezer for a minimum of twenty minutes. Carefully handle the glass, because your warm hands will make the drink melt faster.

Step 3

Enjoy the blended drink. These simple steps work for everything from Strawberry Daiquiris to Chocolate Malts. Recipes for common blended drinks can be easily obtained for free online. Two of the most highly rated blenders are located in the resources section of this article.

Tips & Warnings

• Using crushed ice rather than cubed ice will shorten your blending time and therefore be less straining on your blender.
• The most important element of a blended drink is consistency. Experiment with different ratios of liquid to ice until you find one that works well. It has been said that the perfect blended drink has a consistency that allows a straw to stand up in the middle without falling to the sides of the glass.
• Since ice is added to most blended drinks, they tend to be watered down. Add more flavoring to combat the dilution.
• Always read the manual before using a blender.