Foo - I need crushed ice for margaritas. Blender recommendations please.

Could you fine foosters point toward a good blender? I'm looking for something that can turn ice into a pulp because, from my experience, the blenders that crush ice well do everything else well, including smoothies.
Originally I was looking at this killer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxa_64EOmFI). Unfortunately, it costs $400; way more then I am willing to spend.
What do you use?

Gracias

Build your own: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LjiVl-gSms

Dude. Drink it on the rocks. :) It's better that way.
1 part fresh-squeezed (very important) lime juice
1 part good tequila
1 part cointreau if you want to spend the money on it, or triple sec if you don't.

Serve over rocks.

:beer:

Oyster 2-Speed Beehive.


http://www.target.com/Oster-Beehive-Chrome-Blender/dp/B00006FMT9/sr=1-6/qid=1219106746/ref=sr_1_6/602-4412431-7639835?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Aoster%20blender&page=1

Dude. Drink it on the rocks. :) It's better that way.
1 part fresh-squeezed (very important) lime juice
1 part good tequila
1 part cointreau if you want to spend the money on it, or triple sec if you don't.

Serve over rocks.

:beer:

+138

using a blender is always a good way to f' up a good drink

just sayin'

^^^I did not know that.
I still need a blender for smoothies and what not.
vtjim - Thanks for that recipe

Haha, I don't think the gas powered thing will be welcomed by my roommates.

BikeBlender FTW (http://bikeblender.com/)

BikeBlender FTW (http://bikeblender.com/)

Yep

I have the VitaMix blender. It's a little on the expensive side, but for two years it has been crushing ice and making smoothies on a daily basis without any issues.

vitamix

scummer be me too it.

Put ice in ziplock bag
Wrap bag in bar towel
Add hammer