Classic Orange Julius Recipe – A Copycat Recipe for Orange Julius
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Classic Orange Julius is an easy and kid-friendly smoothie recipe perfect for a hot, summer day. A drink made in the blender just screams FUN! This copycat recipe for Orange Julius is a blast from the past.
The only thing that might make this recipe better is using vanilla ice cream instead of milk. But then it wouldn’t be an Orange Julius, it would be an orange creamsicle milkshake! Oh, they both sound so delicious!
Classic Orange Julius Recipe
Our great-aunt Gertie shared this recipe in the Pot O’ Gold Cookbook from the St. Patrick Altar Society of Imogene, Iowa. She gave a copy of the cookbook to our grandparents on their 60th wedding anniversary. Barbara treasures this cookbook as a special reminder of our grandparents who are no longer with us.
The great thing about this recipe is that you can customize it to your taste. Is a half cup of sugar too sweet for you? Go with one-fourth cup instead.
Copycat Recipe for Orange Julius
Do remember Orange Julius from your childhood? I can still picture the little stand at the mall where they sold cold, frothy Orange Julius drinks. Now, you can make your very own with this copycat orange Julius recipe. One sip, and you’ll be right back to your childhood.
Ingredient List for Easy Orange Julius
What do I need to make Orange Julius?
- Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
- Water
- Milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Ice Cubes
Notes About Orange Julius Smoothie:
- Want a different flavor? Add some pineapple juice or fresh strawberries.
- Whole milk gives the thickest texture, but other types work too.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra creaminess.
- This copycat Orange Julius uses a half of the typical size frozen OJ concentrate. Take a sharp knife, and cut through the cardboard. Place the other half in a resealable bag, and place back in the freezer.
- The original classic Orange Julius recipe calls for a half cup of sugar but we use a quarter cup and adjust to our preferred level of sweetness. Use as much or as little as you prefer.
- Barbara absolutely loves her Ninja Professional Blender and uses it all the time, including to make this summer drink.
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How to Make an Orange Julius Drink in the Blender
For the full recipe and ingredients list for Orange Julius Smoothie, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a blender or food processor, combine frozen orange juice concentrate, water, milk, vanilla extract, ice cubes and desired amount of sugar.
- Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve with a straw.
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Classic Orange Julius Recipe – A Copycat Recipe for Orange Julius
Ingredients
- 1 6 oz. can frozen orange juice* *half of a 12 oz container
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- ¼- ½ cup sugar
- ½ – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10-12 ice cubes
Instructions
- This is a recipe that can be customized to your taste, especially the amount of sugar you use.
- In a blender or food processor, add frozen orange juice concentrate, water, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and ice cubes.
- Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a glass.
- Serve with a straw on a hot summer day!
Notes
- Want a different flavor? Add some pineapple juice or fresh strawberries.
- Whole milk gives the thickest texture, but other types work too.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra creaminess.
- This copycat Orange Julius uses a half of the typical size frozen OJ concentrate. Take a sharp knife, and cut through the cardboard. Place the other half in a zip-lock baggie, and place back in the freezer.
- The original classic orange julius recipe calls for a half cup of sugar but we use a quarter cup and adjust to our preferred level of sweetness. Use as much or as little as you prefer.
- We love using a Ninja Professional Blender to make this summer drink.
- Looking for another cold drink? Try our Hard Blackberry Lemonade.
- The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Nutrition
I can’t wait to try this!!
this is stupid your dont even put what ingredients you need i hate this site
Nadia – All of the ingredients are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post…Sorry you hate our site but the ingredients are indeed on the page! Have a great day.