drink kit

Mr. Root Beer is a fun wa ... see more

Mr. Root Beer is a fun way to make your own root beer in the comfort of your kitchen. It takes 1-2 weeks for the brew to be ready to drink. It won't taste like the commercial big name root beers (A&W, MUG, Hires, etc.) that you might buy at the supermarket. It will be less sweet and more "natural" tasting and a lot less carbonated. I've brewed 2 batches and they were both pretty darn tasty. The key is to let the bottles sit long enough for the rubber caps to bulge out slightly. That way you will know that the carbonation process has been successful. Experimentation is part of the fun with this kit. The starter kit comes with a balloon and a pamphlet with some fun facts. The balloon is part of an experiment that is outlined in the pamphlet. I didn't do the experiment so I don't remember what it was supposed to do. My only complaint is that it has been impossible to find the refill kits locally, you will have to purchase them online. see less

First off, let me address ... see more

First off, let me address the previous reviews in saying that if you read the very clear instructions, none of the misfortunes would happen. Anyhoo, the product is very easy to assemble and easy to understand. MY only suggestion is that they make a note that you must make sure you crush the ice before putting it in the mixer as it has done wonders and I have made some excellent slurpees since. Yes, they are not the magic wonders of 7-11 but they are really close and the best part you can mix and match so many drink ideas. Nothing is off limits except diet and other sweeteners beside straight up sugar. I enjoy this so much and am glad I took the time to figure it out rather than give up on it because it has been a delicious ride. see less

Does not freeze at all! B ... see more

Does not freeze at all! Barely has a few ice crystals in the drink at the end of five minutes. You would be cranking on this thing forever to get an actual slurpee. And yes, I did read and follow the instructions. After using this thing a disappointing two times, [...]. This is going back to the store for something that is actually useful. see less

Absolutely DO NOT! buy t ... see more

Absolutely DO NOT! buy this worthless pile of plastic. First off, and a major flaw the instructions fail to mention the clear plug that MUST be installed correctly before opporation begins. No where does it mention this till the very end/back of the instruction sheet. Too late. lost a whole soda can over the counter. Second the quatliy of the slurpee is mediocar at best. Third, when dispensing, you must brace the cup with your hand or else the cup gets knocked over every time you pull the release slide. Poor instructions and opporation makes this a piece of [..] , Stick to the original 7-11 slurpee. Accept no subsitute. see less

pleasantly surprised at t ... see more

pleasantly surprised at the simplicity of this toy Thought it was cute and clever! see less

Sugar mix pushed through ... see more

Sugar mix pushed through cheap plastic. Messy and did not fill the molds. Kids bored after 10 minutes. [$] is a ripoff. Sorry for wasting your birthday money, Gramma. Zero stars. Even the packaging sucked. see less