In less than five minutes, you, too, can whip up the most wonderfully refreshing, cool, and frosty copycat classic Orange Julius. Spring and summer wouldn’t be the same without this scrumptious ray of orange flavor and sunshine, just like an orange creamsicle. The original Orange Julius was created in the 1920s by Julius Freed in Los Angeles.Â
I love reminiscing about the past. This creamy sweet drink always reminds me of everything I love about summer, especially in the 90s. If you have never had one, they taste just like the old orange push pops or orange creamsicles but in liquid form, like a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie. In fact, my mouth is watering just thinking about this refreshing treat. Serve one up for an afternoon snack or dessert today. Â
Recipe tips
- You can substitute fresh orange juice. You can also freeze the orange juice in ice cube trays for a more concentrated flavor and thicker texture.Â
- For a dairy-free version, try coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
- Try adding frozen banana, mango, or pineapple for a twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge but keep in mind that the ice will melt, it will become watered down, and the texture will change.
How to make an Orange Julius
Making this is as easy as putting all the ingredients into a blender and blending until smooth. You are just five ingredients away from the coolest indulgent treat. Brace yourself!
- Orange juice concentrate – available in the frozen juice section of your local grocery store
- Milk – 2% milk, whole milk, almond milk, or cashew milk
- Sugar-white granulated
- Vanilla extract – preferably pure vanilla extract
- Ice
Recipe variations for Orange Julius
- Strawberry – add or substitute frozen strawberries in place of the orange juice concentrate
- Pineapple – add or substitute frozen pineapple in place of the orange juice concentrate.
- Mango – add or substitute frozen mango in place of the orange juice concentrate.
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Homemade Orange Julius Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of frozen orange juice concentrate
- 2 cups milk 2%. whole milk, skim milk, almond milk, or cashew milk
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients in the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh orange juice. You can also freeze the orange juice in ice cube trays for a more concentrated flavor and thicker texture.Â
- For a dairy-free version, try coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.Â
- Try adding frozen banana, mango, or pineapple for a twist.Â
- Store leftovers in the fridge but keep in mind that the ice will melt, it will become watered down, and the texture will change.
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Irena
I loved this super refreshing recipe. Perfect one for these hot summer days
Beth Pierce
Thanks Irena! So glad that you liked it!
Gervin Khan
I love this drink recipe! In less than 5 mins, I have a delicious and refreshing drink.
Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This was absolutely delicious and so refreshing! I really loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Natalie
Looks refreshing and super delicious. One of my favorite drinks including oranges. Can’t wait to give your recipe a try.
Dionne
I love anything that you can make “in less than five minutes”. Juts perfect for me! đŸ™‚