This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave

这台冰沙机在纽约热浪期间简直是救星

Last weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. 上周末纽约酷热难耐，几乎每天下午我都渴望来一杯冰饮。通常情况下，这意味着我得顶着烈日步行去 7-Eleven 买思乐冰。但这一次，我选择待在家里，亲自测试了全新的 Ninja Slushi Twist 冰沙机。

Ninja’s latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original Slushi, but with a big upgrade. Instead of a single mixing chamber, the Slushi Twist has two 48-ounce vessels that can make two completely different frozen drinks at the same time. Ninja 的这款最新冰沙机在原版 Slushi 的基础上进行了重大升级。Slushi Twist 不再只有一个搅拌槽，而是配备了两个 48 盎司的容器，可以同时制作两种完全不同的冷冻饮品。

Beyond classic slushies, it can also make frappés, milkshakes, frozen coffees, and smoothies — and because the two sides work independently, you can even keep one alcohol-free for mocktails while the other side mixes up cocktails. 除了经典的冰沙，它还能制作法布奇诺、奶昔、冰咖啡和果昔。由于两侧独立工作，你甚至可以一边制作无酒精的鸡尾酒（Mocktails），另一边调制含酒精的鸡尾酒。

For entertaining, this machine solves a real problem. Instead of making multiple batches or asking everyone to agree on one flavor, both chambers run simultaneously, making enough frozen drinks for a crowd. Ninja says it can make more than 10 drinks per batch — plenty for summer parties or family gatherings. 对于聚会娱乐来说，这台机器解决了一个实际问题。你无需分批制作，也不必强求大家统一口味，两个搅拌槽可以同时运行，为众人提供充足的冷饮。Ninja 表示，它单次可制作超过 10 杯饮品，足以应付夏季派对或家庭聚会。

The standout feature is what Ninja calls “Dual SlushAssist” technology. In plain terms, the machine senses what’s in each chamber and adjusts the freezing temperature for that side on its own. That means a creamy milkshake can stay smooth on one side while a fruit slush freezes to the perfect icy consistency on the other. 其最突出的功能是 Ninja 所谓的“双重冰沙辅助”（Dual SlushAssist）技术。简单来说，机器能感知每个容器内的物质，并自动调节该侧的冷冻温度。这意味着，你可以一边制作口感顺滑的奶昔，另一边同时制作冰爽适度的水果冰沙。

My favorite feature, though, is the twist dispenser. You can pour each drink separately or turn the dial on the drip tray to swirl both flavors together into one glass, which is great for making layered drinks that look way more impressive than the effort they take. 不过，我最喜欢的功能是它的旋转分配器。你可以分别倒出每种饮品，也可以转动滴水盘上的旋钮，将两种口味混合在一起倒入杯中。这对于制作分层饮品非常方便，成品看起来比实际制作过程要高级得多。

Cleaning is easy, too. Just hit the rinse button and keep adding warm water until it runs clear. 清洁工作也很简单。只需按下冲洗按钮，不断加入温水，直到流出的水变清澈即可。

There are two things to keep in mind before buying. The Slushi Twist is noticeably larger than the original model, so you’ll want to make sure you have enough counter or storage space. At $399.99, it’s also a significant investment. If you only make the occasional frozen drink, it may be more machine than you need. But for larger households or anyone who loves hosting, the dual-vessel design makes a strong case for itself. 购买前有两点需要注意：Slushi Twist 比原版机型明显更大，所以你需要确保有足够的台面或存储空间。此外，399.99 美元的价格也是一笔不小的开支。如果你只是偶尔喝杯冷饮，这台机器可能有些大材小用。但对于人口较多的家庭或热衷于社交聚会的人来说，双容器设计确实物有所值。