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Copycat Orange Julius

ByBrandie Skibinski
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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!

YOUR FAVORITE MALL DRINK

Do you remember Orange Julius? It brings back a lot of memories of the 80’s for me. 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. Now, this may not be exactly how it was made back in those days but it sure tastes like it!

Copycat Orange Julius in glasses with sliced oranges.

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!

Copycat Orange Julius recipe from The Country Cook.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

  • frozen orange juice concentrate
  • milk
  • water
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • ice cubes
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.

milk, orange juice concentrate, vanilla and sugar shown in the bottom of a blender.

Don’t forget to put the lid on! Then process all ingredients together until frothy.

finished Orange Julius in a blender.

Pour into glasses. Makes 4 servings. Look at that frosty goodness. Yum!

Copycat Orange Julius Drink in a clear glass with a slice of orange.

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Originally published: July 2012
Updated photos & republished July 2019

Copycat Orange Julius Drink recipe

Copycat Orange Julius (+Video)

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!
66 Reviews
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate, partially thawed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 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.

Video

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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 34mg | Sugar: 51g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  4. I always stuck to the 'basics'….good ole bacon & eggs….but after joining your blog…my tastes have most definitely changed!!!! Thanks for sharing all that you do!!!!

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  5. biscuits & gravy, country ham, grits with butter S&P and huge frosty class of iced cold Coke.. yeah, I'm a bit weird… but it sure is good!!

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  7. My favorite Breakfast is Christmas morning. I make homemade cinnamon rolls but we also have scrambled eggs and my son always makes the BEST B&G (biscuits and gravy). He uses Milnot instead of milk and the sausage gravy is wonderful!!!!!

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  13. I would have to say my ultimate breakfast would be cinnamon french toast, eggs benedict, bacon, sausage links, with a fresh cup of coffee.

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  14. A favorite would have to be pumpkin pancakes or waffles with just butter, yum and I think the orange julius would be yummy with it too.

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  15. I'd have to say the ultimate breakfast has always been cinnamon french toast, eggs benedict, bacon, sausage links, & fresh brewed coffee.

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  18. I Love crispy bacon and basted eggs and white toast, or biscuits and gravy, or french toast casserole…I Love Breakfast!!

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  21. I just love Bavarian Waffles topped with fresh strawberries and real whipped cream. I usually only have this when I am traveling. It's so good!!

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  26. I have never heard of Gooseberry Patch but I sure do love Sourhern Cooking. M favorite meal is homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy… I still haven't mastered this but that's when I go and enjoy a batch a my Mama's or Nanny's!! Yummy!! 🙂

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  27. My favorite breakfast meal is sausage gravy and biscuits! My mom and dad were born and raised in McCoy, VA (yes, mom was a McCoy). She would make this for us sometimes and, as an adult, I noticed she never ate it – she said it was because she ate so much of it as a child – little money but homemade sausage from their own hogs and milk from their own cows made it an economical meal for them 🙂

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  29. My husband makes my favorite breakfast for me. It's an everything bagel with white american cheese, an over medium egg, and ham. Mmmm, yum!

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  30. I love to have Bisquits n Gravy with a tall very cold glass of Milk! I love your reciepes made your Lemon bars earlier today, first time I've ever made Lemon Bars they were wonderful! Thank you for all your goodies!! Yummy, and lucky I found you on FB today!! pjtyson27@live.com

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  31. I love to fix scrambled eggs and blueberry muffins. I've been looking for something new to get out of that little rut I'm in. I already like you on facebook.

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  32. Well, it's an old standby. But I do make some awesome french toast and home fries! It always pains me how often I find myself grumbling at a restaurant about the lack of taste in their breakfast meals. Especially home fries! Oh well, maybe I should open my own place 🙂

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  33. I would SOOOOO love to win this Breakfast Cookbook!!! I am always looking for new ideas for breakfast.My Womens Circle at my Church meets every 4th Sunday at 7:30 A.M. and we take turns bringing breakfast. I will use this wonderful sounding orange drink on my next turn. Thank You for the opportunity to win!!!
    Maryanna Foster
    Jasper, Alabama
    fostermaryanna@yahoo.com

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  35. My favorite breakfast is what I used to eat as a kid. Shredded Wheat that has soaked in the milk for about 15 minutes, with lots of sugar! Iknow, its gross, but oh, so good…

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  36. Yum! Love and MISS Orange Julius. 🙁 Thanks for sharing.
    My favorite breakfast is biscuits and gravy with bacon or sausage.

    Stephanie

    doans 88 at pldi dot net

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  45. Our favorite breakfast is Breakfast for Dinner! Not early in the morning! Hot pancakes (the girls prefer chocolate chip, us big kids like pecan or walnut) with warm syrup and baccon on the side!!

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  48. I love to go out for breakfast but don't get to much since hubby is a night owl and likes to sleep in. Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries and whipped cream if I'm in the mood for something sweet. Eggs over medium with corned beef hash & toast with Cholula…since I don't do Tabasco.

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  49. I really enjoy going out to breakfast and when I do go I love having something sweet with something savory.
    I wish I could offer my family an exciting breakfast like that.

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  50. Eggs Benedict over a smoked pork chop with home fries! Yummmm. Oh and don't forget a great cup of hot coffee!

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