Keep the party flowing by serving up restaurant-quality frozen concoctions with this unique easy-to-use appliance. Far more than just an ordinary blender the unit automatically shaves ice and blends up to 36 ounces of a favorite frosty drink all at the touch of a button. Simply fill the top reservoir with ice pour the ingredients into the glass jar and select the amount and type of beverage. Choose from four preprogrammed drink cycles margaritas daiquiris mudslides or smoothies and either a full pitcher or small batches using the one two or three-drink settings. Hit the automatic Shave-N-Blend switch and the machine automatically mixes the right proportion of ice with ingredients and for the perfect amount of time. The shaved ice ensures better drink consistency no more chunks or watery drinks. For party guests who like thicker or thinner drinks the manual Shave Only / Blend Only toggle switch allows for easily customizing beverages by adding more shaved ice or blending longer.