This little blender is excellent. I have a vitamix but it was a pain to make smoothies in it. I have been using this daily for smoothies and love it. It gives the perfect consistency. We have also been using it to make blended cocktails like margaritas and frozen cider and its been great! Love it and so happy with it! It is also much more aesthetically appealing than similar products so I don't mind leaving it on my countertop!