Why the Ninja SLUSHi Twist Matters for Australian Frozen Drink Fans
Ninja has built a bigger, quicker answer to the single-slushy machine. The SLUSHi Twist is a dual-barrel frozen drink maker that prepares two different drinks at once. Instead of swapping flavours, you get both sides pouring.
Two Slushies, One Machine
The Twist is essentially a larger version of the original Ninja SLUSHi. According to Pickr, it houses two separate 2.1-litre freezing barrels, giving the appliance a combined capacity of 4.2 litres. Each barrel can hold a maximum of 1.4 litres of liquid, which means the actual usable volume is lower than the vessel size suggests.
The name comes from the machine's twist function, which blends the two drinks together as they pour. That gives you more than just two flavours. You can run a frozen strawberry daiquiri on one side and a mango slushie on the other, then combine them in the same glass.
How It Works
The machine does not use ice. ChannelNews.com.au reports that a built-in WhisperChill compressor freezes the liquid inside each vessel. This matters because ice-based slushies dilute as the ice melts. With direct freezing, the drink keeps its flavour and texture.
Dual SlushAssist Technology monitors both barrels and adjusts temperature automatically to hit the right consistency. Users can pick from 14 temperature settings to control how thick the drink gets. The machine handles slushies, frappes, frozen cocktails and milkshakes. It can also handle recipes with higher alcohol content, which is something many home machines struggle with.
What It Costs and Where to Get It
The SLUSHi Twist is priced at $750 in Australia, according to Pickr. It is available through SharkNinja's Australian website and participating retailers. The model number is FS701BRANZ.
ChannelNews.com.au says the US launch sold out within two hours. That demand explains why the Australian release is a notable event for people who have been waiting on a dual-drink machine. Ninja says the Twist can produce more than 10 servings across the two barrels, depending on serving size.
Why the No-Ice Design Matters
The compressor approach changes what a home slushy machine can do. Because there is no ice to water down the drink, flavours stay concentrated. The two-vessel layout also removes the usual compromise: one person can make a party drink while another makes something alcohol-free, without cleaning the machine in between.
For Australian buyers, the local release gives them a direct route to a machine that has already proven popular in the US. It is an expensive countertop appliance, but it is a genuinely different take on frozen drinks at home.