Granita & Slushy Machines

Granita machines produce a coarser, Italian-style frozen texture that is slightly firmer than a slushy. Slushy Machines create a smooth, consistently icy consistency familiar for frozen beverages and cocktails. Many commercial units from Ugolini and Vollrath allow restaurateurs to adjust product thickness, so one machine can serve both formats.

Single-bowl Granita and Slushy Machines are right for lower-volume operations offering one frozen beverage flavor at a time. Double and triple-bowl configurations from Vollrath and Ugolini let you run multiple flavors simultaneously, driving impulse purchases and reducing customer wait time.

Ugolini Granita and Slushy Machines are Italian-engineered with a patented magnetic drive system and polycarbonate bowls, known for reliability and visual appeal. Vollrath's Frozen Beverage Machines support slush, granita, frozen cocktails, and milk-based drinks in a single footprint. Both are strong commercial choices depending on your aesthetic and product range.

Yes. Vollrath Granita and Slushy Machines are designed to handle alcohol added directly to the bowl. Alcohol lowers the freezing point, so the machine's refrigeration system must be rated for the alcohol concentration in your mix. Confirm the alcohol tolerance spec before choosing a model.

Ugolini's countertop Granita and Slushy Machines feature 100% product visibility through the shockproof polycarbonate bowl, which encourages impulse purchases by letting customers see the frozen product spinning. The sleek Italian design in black and white finishes also complements modern counter aesthetics.

Vollrath Granita and Slushy Machines are specifically designed for milk-based beverages in addition to fruit slushes, handling frozen iced coffee, tea, smoothies, and granitas. Not all slushy machines can handle dairy, so confirm the unit's product compatibility. Pairing with a Blender from Vitamix covers the full frozen beverage program.

Either works, but knowing both helps when sourcing product mix. Vollrath Granita and Slushy Machines come in 6-liter and 10-liter bowl configurations, and Ugolini's MT series features 10-liter bowls. Choose based on how often you can realistically refill during peak service hours.