Post #592512 by Brandomoai on Mon, Jun 6, 2011 12:47 PM

I prefer a top mixer for the ol' 5 second blend. I think the hand helds are a little too choppy for cocktails, but work great with milk shakes and punch bowls. They won't crush ice, but they may work well with shaved ice. I haven't tried this yet. Anyone? I have all 3 (regular blender, immersion blender, and top mixer) and the one that gets the least use (in the bar) is the hand held immersion blender. Great for mixing pancake batter, though!