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Reddit mentions of Hamilton Beach 730C DrinkMaster Classic Drink Mixer, 28 oz Mixing Cup, Chrome
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 10
We found 10 Reddit mentions of Hamilton Beach 730C DrinkMaster Classic Drink Mixer, 28 oz Mixing Cup, Chrome. Here are the top ones.
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- MAKE CLASSIC COLD TREATS, COFFEE DRINKS AND MORE: You can mix a wide variety of delicious creations with this talented drink mixer, from classic milk shakes to lattes, fruit drinks, cocktails and more
- INCLUDES EXTRA-LARGE 28 OZ STAINLESS STEEL CUP: The big mixing cup gives you plenty of room, its 28 oz capacity lets you mix a large serving for 1 or 2 and makes it easy to add flavor and texture with fruit and candy mix-ins
- EASY TO ACCESS AND CLEAN: The tilt-back head allows easy access when you need to add ingredients or take the cup on and off; After mixing, simply tilt the head back, remove the cup and detach the mixing spindle for easy cleanup in the dishwasher
- MIX AND BLEND TO THE PERFECT TEXTURE: Go from gentle mixing as you start and adjust the speed higher as needed; The 2 speeds make it easy to create delicious concoctions and have more control as you mix
- VERSATILITY AND CONVENIENCE: You can create way more than cold and hot drinks with this mixer; Keep it within reach on your counter to mix fluffy batters, beat eggs or make quick homemade dressings; It adds style to your kitchen and its compact footprint easily fits in
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Specs:
Color | Classic Chrome |
Height | 14.17 Inches |
Length | 6.93 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Extra-Large 28 oz. Stainless Steel Cup |
Weight | 4.17 Pounds |
Width | 5.2 Inches |
What do you think about stirring instead of shaking? Unless you're manning a stick at a Tiki bar, make your drinks the way you like. If you're happy simply stirring, than have at it. That being said, I would never think of not shaking/blending Tiki cocktails. Aeration is an actual component of the cocktail. Besides, syrups, liqueurs and fruit juices/purees don't combine all that easily, especially when cold/iced. Shaking/blending speeds the process greatly.
So you haven't found a shaker you like. OK. I Assume you haven't sprung $40 for a spindle blender. (Hamilton Beach 730C Classic DrinkMaster - Amazon) Fine. How about $12.19 for a hand/immersion blender? Proctor-Silex 59738 Hand Blender - Amazon Tiki cocktails take more thought, effort, tools and ingredients than your typical cocktails. That's why TGIChillibees don't do Tiki. It's also why those who do good Tiki are greatly respected.
~Cheers
Right, he's mentioning an electric mixer. In a later part of the book he recommends 3 different makes/models. I picked up the cheaper option: https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-730C-Classic-DrinkMaster/dp/B00004X135
Freddo cappuccino or Freddo espresso! They have become mainstream in Greece. You pour a double shot over 4-5 ice cubes and you blend it until it foams significantly (not using the kind of blender that breaks down the ice cubes). It becomes iced espresso that retains its punch, and blending it does something to its texture. If you add cold foam on top it becomes freddo cappuccino.
Here's what I use for blending: Hamilton Beach 730C Classic DrinkMaster Drink Mixer, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004X135/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Aqz5CbFPBW1QS
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They sure do make a Milkshake Blender that would be in OP's price range.
Gotcha. Having made my fair share of hand-dipped shakes in a restaurant setting, I think the crucial component you're missing is a proper milkshake blender, which can be used to work through the entire column of ice cream, breaking it down and mixing it evenly with the milk that you add.
Here's a $33 consumer model that doesn't look too bad. At the job I mentioned, we used one like this: a 3-spindle 1/3HP mofo, which costs about $800-$1,000.
Back to the regular blender: you'll have to manually force the ice cream down to the mixing blades, which is tedious - mix, stir, mix, stir, and so on. However, tempering the ice cream beforehand can help; just put it in the fridge for a couple hours to bring the temp up, but without melting it too much - you'll have to watch it carefully to catch it at the right time. You won't want to use any extra milk in this case.
As for the other suggestions: malt powder has a particular flavor that some folks may or may not like. Adding raw egg sounds crazy. Xanthum gum is legit, but just feels unnecessary, given my own experience with just the machine and some quality ice cream. (We used Wilcoxson's, a regional brand here in Montana.)
Hope that helps! Better equipment is what you need, I think. :)
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-730C-Classic-DrinkMaster/dp/B00004X135/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345416695&sr=8-1&keywords=milkshake+blender
Back in the day I worked at a high volume lounge that had several egg white drinks on the menu. I had a malt mixer that I used. It saved lots of time, and my shoulder on busy nights.
Dont know if I can post links but this is the mixer I used.
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-730C-Classic-DrinkMaster/dp/B00004X135?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00004X135
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If you have a blender use that and pulse blend on low ~5 seconds. If you don't have a blender either you can still make it in a cocktail shaker.
The biggest difference between a mixer/blender/shaker is aeration. A blender gets a lot more air into a drink than shaking, and a drink mixer gets even more air into the drink (flash blend a drink with pineapple juice in it and you'll get a beer head). I used to shake tiki drinks all the time before I got the mixer. I had a blender but cleaning it out after use was a pain, and if making drinks for just myself I'd never bother to use it.
Note that if you make it shaken I would use cubed ice rather than crushed and shake for a good 20 seconds given how much coconut cream in in here. Then strain over crushed ice.
If you make tiki drinks with any frequency then I think this Hamilton Beach mixer is well worth the price. It's fine if you are just making drinks for 1-2 a couple of times a week. Frequent parties will probably kill its motor, however.
I use a metal milkshake thingo.
I find those little handheld frothers don't really get rid of that slick, the oil separates very quickly if you use one.
This might be a good excuse to get one of these!