Margaritaville DM1946 Signature Edition Frozen Concoction Maker
- Wattage: 450 watts
- Number of Speeds: 1
- Container Material: Plastic
- Is the item dishwasher safe: Yes
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Delivers on restaurant-quality frozen drinks consistently, which is the whole case for its higher price against a standard blender.
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ASIN: B01DIXJIBMModel: DM1946Category: Countertop Blenders
Overview
This Jimmy Buffett signature edition Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker shaves ice and blends up to 36 ounces, with a selector for 1, 2, or 3 twelve-ounce drinks. It's built for home bars and entertaining rather than everyday smoothies.
Several buyers mention the price is steep for what is functionally a specialty ice-shaving blender, and one noted the instructions for loading ice were unclear at first.
- 450-watt combined shave and blend motor
- 36-ounce blending capacity
- 1, 2, or 3 drink selector dial
- Large-capacity ice reservoir
Who it's for
Fits anyone who entertains regularly and wants restaurant-style frozen margaritas, daiquiris, or snow cones on demand. Not a sensible buy for someone who wants an everyday smoothie blender at a lower price point.
Pros and cons
- Ice reservoir holds enough for about 3 pitchers
- Doubles for snow cones, not just cocktails
- Handled several hours of continuous party use
- Higher price than a standard blender
- Instructions for loading ice were unclear to some buyers
Performance notes
A 450-watt motor drives both the ice-shaving blades and the blending function, with the large ice reservoir holding enough for roughly three pitchers before a refill. The drink selector dial meters out 12-ounce portions for one, two, or three drinks at a time, sizing the shave-and-blend cycle to match.
Specifications
| Brand | Margaritaville |
|---|---|
| Model | DM1946 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 450 wattslower than 91% of 100 countertop blenders |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 220 voltshigher than 89% of 98 countertop blenders |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Extended |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Part Number | DM1946-000-000 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
Closest rivals on specs
Brentwood JB-220PR 12-Speed Blender- Wattage 450 vs 300 watts (+50%)
Cuisinart CBT-600GRY Velocity Blender- Wattage 450 vs 600 watts (-25%)
Dash Quest Blender 1.5L- Wattage 450 vs 700 watts (-36%)
Frequently asked questions
How much ice does the Margaritaville DM1946 reservoir hold?
Enough to make about three pitchers of frozen drinks before needing a refill, according to the listed capacity.