I love my Ninja Slushi drink machine, but this new version is twice as much ice. How can you resist twisted, multi-colored slushies at home?

The new Ninja Slushi Twist is two Slushis in one to prepare combinations
The total capacity of 144 oz is almost the same as the Ninja Slushi Max.
The price is $399; international prices to be confirmed

One of my favorite kitchen appliances is the Ninja Slushi, which makes frozen drinks and is a delight for kids and friends alike. Mine was in constant use last summer, and while I love it, there’s always room for improvement: It would be even better if you could mix your drinks, and that’s exactly what the newer model can do.

The new Ninja Slushi Twist was inspired by hackers who put two regular Slushis together to create a master blender. Instead of one cylinder, the Twist has two, with what Ninja calls Dual SlushAssist technology (I don’t know if the company’s people are serious about calling it that) to detect what’s in each one and adjust the settings to deliver the perfect balance of ingredients. The result is two flavors in a single drink, mixed in a fun way.

You can do it manually, of course. But the Ninja is more precise and also looks a bit mad scientist. So that’s good.

Ninja Slushi Twist and Slushi XL: how much and when you can get them

If you don’t want to mix drinks on that particular day, having two chambers means you have a generous 144oz capacity, which is just shy of the Ninja Slushi Max’s 150oz. Large capacity means more time hanging out and less time preparing drinks.

We reviewed the original Slushi and really liked it – TechRadar’s review of the Ninja Slushi is what convinced me I needed one in my life and on my countertop.

The Ninja Slushi Twist will be available starting May 15. Expect to pay $399.99 for the Twist in the US, which compares to $369.99 for the Slushi Max; We’ll update you with UK and Australian pricing when we have them.