Making cocktails: 5 stationary blenders

Braun Tribute Collection JB 3010 white

A good solution if you are looking for an inexpensive, but performant stationary blender for a family of up to 4 people.

The device consists of two parts – a motor unit and a jug with a volume of 2 liters, equipped with a mechanism with a removable rotating chopper knife. The jug has a triangular shape, which ensures the circulation of processed products in vertical and horizontal positions. Such a design feature of Braun JB 3010 serves as a guarantee of the most efficient grinding. It is made of high-quality plastic, suitable for processing hot dishes. The knife is made of stainless steel.

There is a special hole in the lid of the jug through which you can add products directly during the operation of the blender. This greatly simplifies working with the device, you do not need to turn it off, wait for the knife to stop, open the lid and only then add products.

The control is carried out using a mechanical speed switch – there are only five of them, not counting the Turbo function, which provides a short-term inclusion of the blender at maximum power.

The 800 Watt motor power is quite enough for making not only iced cocktails, smoothies, mashed soups, but also chopping dried fruits, nuts or meat. Based on user reviews, Braun JB 3010 handles best with soft vegetables and fruits, with the grinding of viscous and solid products – only if they are pre-cut into small pieces and add a little liquid.

At the bottom of the case there are rubber feet that prevent slipping during operation, and a compartment for storing the cord. A self-cleaning system is implemented: after the jug is released from the products, it should be filled with water and turn on the turbo mode several times. All removable parts can be washed in the dishwasher.

Redmond RHB-M2900 stainless steel

It can be a real godsend for those who strive for a healthy lifestyle, play sports or like to go out into nature. The Redmond RHB-M2900 blender has an impressive package: a bowl with a lid and a non-removable knife (1 L) and four additional containers with removable knives in the form of a coffee grinder container with a perforated lid (0.25 L), a travel cup with a lid (0.45 L) and a soft plastic travel bottle with lid and inner drinking tube (0.9 L).

It is convenient to grind and evenly mix ingredients for baby food, puree and batter in the bowl. With the help of a coffee grinder, you can grind not only coffee beans, but also spices or nuts. Cocktails can be prepared directly in a travel glass or bottle and immediately take them with you to a workout or on the road.The lids of all additional Redmond RHB-M2900 containers are equipped with special metal brackets for carrying, as well as drinking holes with valves that block the spillage of liquid. The travel bottle is made of environmentally friendly polymer Tritan, therefore, such a container can be used even for feeding children.

The lid of the main bowl of the blender has a closing hole for adding products.

The Redmond RHB-M2900 has only two operating speeds and a pulse mode. The minimum power of the device is 350 watts, the maximum is 800 watts (pulse mode).

If the user does not install the nozzle on the base or installs it incorrectly, the engine will not turn on.

The blender has rubberized legs, which, although they should prevent sliding, but – based on customer reviews – they still slide on the work surface.

The manufacturer warns that during processing, some products may stain the plastic parts of the device and recommends washing them in special bleaching solutions immediately after use. The blender bowl, all additional containers and lids to them can be washed in the dishwasher.

Panasonic MX-GX1561WTQ white Price from 1 799 up to 3 799 ₴ →

A classic stationary blender with a nice bonus in the form of a nozzle-mill for grinding coffee or spices. In our selection, this is the most affordable model with a pitcher made of glass. By the way, the choice of a glass jug may become preferable if you are going to grind hot vegetables in a blender often for puree – the plastic may become cloudy, besides, the glass is more resistant to scratches during processing of solid products.

The Panasonic MX-GX1561WTQ has 2 operating speeds, but there is a pulse mode for performing particularly complex tasks. The volume of the jug is 1.5 liters, the volume of the container for the mill is 50 g of dry ingredients. The self-cleaning function is implemented, so the user does not have a special need to disconnect the jug from the knife block. Moreover, many buyers do not recommend doing this at all: there is a rather flimsy rubber gasket between the jug and the block, which, during subsequent assembly, constantly strives to become crooked. In this case, the device will not turn on until all parts of the blender are assembled correctly.

The engine power of 400 watts is enough for making fruit, vegetable and milkshakes. Many housewives note that it is cocktails in a blender that turn out best – airy and with a thick foam . For maximum results, it is recommended to fill the jug a little more than half. With the mixing of cream, cottage cheese or dough, this model handles worse – the knives are too small for such a large jug. There is no ice-splitting function at all.

Philips Avance Collection HR 2096

The capabilities of this blender largely repeat the functionality of the previous participant in our review, with the only difference that the Philips HR 2096 does not have a mill nozzle, but instead an ice-splitting mode is implemented. In addition, the power of its engine is twice as much and is 800 watts.

The 2-liter jug has a rubberized lid and is made of high-quality glass, which, of course, adds to its greater practicality and durability. But to some extent reduces the ease of use due to its very impressive weight - about 1.8 kg.

Additionally, the package includes a measuring cup for 50 mL and a special spatula that allows you to safely mix or remove ingredients stuck to the walls of the jug during grinding.

Smooth speed adjustment is performed by means of a switch, between the indicators of which from "min" to "max" 13 positions are provided to accelerate the revolutions. If you believe the user reviews, when working at high speeds, the blender can emit a characteristic smell of overheated plastic.

There are three backlit buttons on the case: the programmed function of ice crushing, smoothie preparation mode, pulse mode (with its help, the easy cleaning function is also started). Some users note that the icons on the buttons begin to fade from frequent pressing.

The special features include the steel knife ProBlend with 6 blades in the form of a star, the position of which in the jug is shifted from the centre - this creates turbulence and mixes the ingredients as efficiently as possible. The knife block is removable here, which greatly simplifies its cleaning. By the way, many buyers recommend washing and drying the base of the knife very carefully, otherwise it may rust.

Profi Cook PC-MCM 1024

The Clatronic PC-MCM 1024 blender completes our selection – a multifunctional device that can not only grind and mix products, but also prepare full-fledged hot dishes from them. Such a device can be recommended not only for the kitchen, but also for the bar.

The blender is equipped with a 1.75 L jug made of heat-resistant glass with a splash-proof lid and a hole for filling ingredients during operation. The lid kit includes a small cap that can be used as a measuring cup. The removable four-bladed knife and the device body are made of stainless steel.

The control is electronic, carried out by a touch panel with an LCD display with LED backlight. A timer with a sound signal is implemented. The indicator showing the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds is adjusted by the +/- buttons in the range from 1 to 60 minutes.

In total, the Clatronic PC-MCM 1024 provides 7 modes of operation: cooking, side dish preparation, puree preparation, grinding, whipping, mixing and cocktail preparation. There are three automatic cooking programs for the cooking mode: "high" – heating up to 100 °C and cooking, "medium" – heating up or keeping warm up to 80 °C, "low" – heating up or keeping warm up to 60 °C. For cold liquids, the "cold" mode is implemented, with which you can cook a maximum of 1750 mL.