Slushies, frozen cocktails and iced drinks can be a great addition to parties and small gatherings, and the Breeins Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine is designed to make them at home. The machine combines a 2.5-litre capacity, seven preset programmes, adjustable thickness and a self-cleaning function.

Its 2.5-litre capacity is a useful size for making a batch of frozen drinks and it can whip up everything from fruit slushies to frozen soft drinks. Suitable for a range of occasions, there's a way to save more than 80 off the gadget, by shopping at Yimbly - a retailer owned by this publication's parent company Reach Plc.

The slushie machine is currently reduced from 219 to 169 and then when the code SUMMER10 is applied, it drops even further to 152.10. So it looks like a good time to buy, especially if we get an Indian summer. Under a different brand name, the same machine is at Amazon, but for 234.99.

Seven preset programmes make using the device easy, shoppers don't have to spend time figuring out the ideal settings. Adjustable thickness is another winning feature as some drinks work best with a lighter consistency and others when they are thick and icy.

Then there's the self-cleaning function - washing out the gadget isn't a job most people look forward to so this is a welcome addition. The machine has a 12-hour timer, adding another layer of convenience when preparing drinks for a larger gathering.

Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine
Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine
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Shoppers should use the code SUMMER10.

152.10

 Yimbly

For those with a bigger budget, at the SharkNinja website the Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink Maker is priced at 259.99 down from 309.99. Shoppers need to move quickly, however, as Ninja reports low stock and that it's likely to sell out. It is also available at Amazon here and is 10 cheaper at 249.99.

At the very cheapest end of the market, the Neo Ice Crusher Slush Machine has been reduced from 59.99 to 29 at Debenhams. It is pretty basic so, presumably, there's less to go wrong with the device. Essentially, it crushes ice to which users can then add flavour or simply use for cocktails.

Reviews for the Breeins Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine are largely positive, with one person saying: "The setup was straightforward. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running within minutes. The design is sleek and doesnt take up too much counter space, which is a big plus if you have a smaller kitchen."

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Users can make everything from frozen cocktails to fruit slushies

A second customer wrote: "This is a perfect machine. The buttons are touchscreen, and the display tells you what the temperature of the liquid is and what it needs to reach to be ready.

"It is simple to set up and easy to clean with its rinse cycle. Frappes are delicious, spiked slushies are a big hit with my grown up family, ice cream an even bigger hit with my grandson."

One buyer found that their machine had a glitch, saying: "The reason I'm giving it 4 stars rather than 5 is that it occasionally throws up random error messages for no obvious reason. Usually, restarting the machine resolves the issue, but it can be a little frustrating when you're in the middle of making a drink."

It has been described as a "summer must" with other shoppers saying that it made "amazing" slush, is "value for money" and "great for warm days".