This Copycat Orange Julius recipe is just like the frothy orange drink you remember from the 80's in the mall food court. So good and easy!
COPYCAT HOMEMADE ORANGE JULIUS
Do you remember Orange Julius? It brings back a lot of memories of the 80's for me. Oh the hair! Anyway, I suppose some malls still have an Orange Julius stand. All the ones by me closed years ago. But they were famous for their most popular drink, the Orange Julius. It's a cool, frothy, orange-tastic drink, with a touch of vanilla.
CAN I USE OTHER FLAVORS?
Absolutely! This works with concentrated lemonade as well! A great way to switch up the flavors. Plus, it whips up in a snap so it is perfect for a quick summer sweet treat. If you love that creamsicle flavor, then you are sure to love this! No trip to the mall required! I hope it brings back some memories for you as it did for me!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- frozen orange juice concentrate
- milk
- water
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- ice cubes
HOW TO MAKE AN ORANGE JULIUS:
Put all your ingredients into the blender. I like to put the liquids in first, then the ice, because my blender seems to mix it up best that way.
Don't forget to put the lid on! Then process all ingredients together until frothy.
Pour into glasses. Makes 4 servings. Look at that frosty goodness. Yum!
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COPYCAT ORANGE JULIUS
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate partially thawed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 ice cubes
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into the blender. Liquids first, then ice.
- Place the lid on.
- Then process all ingredients together until frothy.
- Pour into glasses. Serve with an orange slice.
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Originally published: July 2012
Updated & republished July 2019
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Yummy...I tried this recipe, and turned exactly like the original one.
Yay!! Thank you so much Donna!!
Pretty good but the sugar could have been measured to 1/4 as its just a little too sweet
This recipe is great, but i like to add a little vanilla ice cream to it to make it extra creamy and super yummy!
I use to love Orange Julius, but not available where I Iive now. If I make the full recipe, will it keep in the refrigerator?
Response to Toni Peterson about keeping it in the fridge:
Not really. The chopped/blended ice will melt, and the frothy texture disappears. What you'll end up with is a creamy orange drink. It will still be yummy, and it won't spoil (for about a week), but the smoothie-like feel will be gone.