Classic Orange Julius

This 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!

Classic Orange Julius Recipe:

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!

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.

Notes About Orange Julius Smoothie:

• Want a different flavor? Add some pineapple juice or fresh strawberries.
• Add a  scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra creaminess.
• 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.
• Barbara absolutely loves her Ninja Professional Blender and uses it all the time, including to make this summer drink.

How to Make an Orange Julius Drink in the Blender

For the full recipe for Orange Julius Smoothie, scroll to the bottom of this post. 

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients.
2. Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until smooth.

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Classic Orange Julius

Prep Time

5 mins

 

This Classic Orange Julius is a cold, sweet drink for a hot summer day.

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic orange julius, orange julius, orange julius smoothie

Servings: 4

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

• 1 6 oz. can frozen orange juice*
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• ¼- ½ cup sugar
• ½ - 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 10-12 ice cubes

Instructions

1. This is a recipe that can be customized to your taste, especially the amount of sugar you use.
2. In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients and blend for approximately 30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Frozen cans of orange juice are 12 ounces. Take a sharp knife, and cut through the middle of the frozen juice. Throw the other half back in the freezer to use at a later time.
• Want a different flavor? Add some pineapple juice or fresh strawberries.
• Add a  scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra creaminess.
• 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.
• We love using a Ninja Professional Blender to make this summer drink.
• Looking for another cold drink? Try our Hard Blackberry Lemonade. 

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