What You Should Know When Renting Margarita Machines
Missing Margarita Mondays and having friends over? Renting out a margarita machine can be a wonderful idea to relive those memories once again. With one, you can party in the safety and comfort of your own home while enjoying a cold glass with your friends.
However, besides planning who you’re going to invite to the gathering, it’d be wise to plan what you need for the margarita machine. First-time users need to learn how the machine works and how to use it, just to ensure no harm or damage comes to the device or your guests.
Here are a couple of things you should know when renting margarita machines:
Rent Inclusions
It’s important to know what exactly you’re paying for. With margarita machine rentals, customers can select different inclusions and packages. Some companies may only offer the delivery of the margarita machine and nothing more, while others will provide disposable plasticware for your party.
Mikes Margarita Rentals makes sure every client who rents out a machine will get cups and straws for 50 guests. Along with that, 5 gallons of pre-made standard mixes are provided on the house and ready for serving. Additional costs will be charged if you want to try out the premium flavors.
Things To Bring
Regardless of the package renters choose, they will be expected to provide the alcohol and space for where the margarita machine will be staying during the rest of the night. To make a good margarita, you’re going to need a couple of liters of tequila, triple sec, salt, and lime for either garnish or extra juice. Cointreau will provide the perfect flavor in lieu of triple sec.
The margarita machine does have to undergo a freezing time, which can take longer when exposed outside. Try to find a cool secluded area to provide enough shade to ensure the margarita machine can freeze effectively. Clarify with the rental company about what you need to prepare for, such as the electrical outlet needed and potential water leaking.
Freezing Time
Margarita machines can have different freezing times, but rest assured that they aren’t difficult to manage or operate at all. Instructions are given to make sure renters aren’t lost while using the margarita machines. There’s often a 2- to 4-hour waiting time for the machine to freeze before making their margaritas, which takes just 30 minutes or so.
One reason so many customers choose Mikes Margarita Rentals is that our drink machines are frozen and ready for use in less than an hour. Freezing time will also be shorter if your ingredients were already refrigerated and cold before adding. You can also freeze and make a second batch of drinks while serving the first one as long as you’re gradual in your pouring technique.
Number Of Drinks
Finally, the big question is how many drinks are made with a margarita machine. One margarita machine can go through four batches. Five gallons of mix or 55 10oz drinks are usually split into two batches, perfect for a party with 50 guests. If you’re expecting more than 200 people to show up at your house, look into renting two margarita machines instead of just one.
Conclusion
With a bit of prep time and the ability to make icy frozen alcoholic drinks hassle-free, a margarita machine is a perfect addition to your minibar. If your friends prefer to make slushies without the alcohol, you could probably sneak in a batch too before you pour in some of those delectable margarita mixes for yourself.
Want to rent out a frozen margarita machine? Mikes Margarita Rentals Of Houston provides commercial-grade frozen drink machines for rent in Sugar Land, Pearland, Katy, and Houston. Get in touch with us today!
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