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Orange Julius Recipe is a delicious and refreshing drink that is loaded with flavor. This classic mall drink is easy to make with simple ingredients.
If you ever got the classic Orange Julius drink at the mall food court, then you know all about this delicious frothy drink. Now you can make Homemade Orange Julius with only a few ingredients.
This quick and easy drink brings back so memories when I was a kid have the original orange julius recipe. I am glad I can make my childhood favorite drink for my kids. This orange drink is cool, refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness.
If you are looking for a delicious drink to enjoy by the pool this summer, make this recipe for orange julius. You may also like this Orange Sherbet Punch Recipe.
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What is an Orange Julius?
Orange Julius is a classic mall drink that we would always get back in my teenage years. But with simple ingredients you can now make it at home.
This classic drink is a cross between a drink, milkshake, and smoothie. The drink is blended with ice, milk, and the key ingredient orange juice concentrate. It is very similar to a orange creamsicle.
Some recipes show that the original Orange Julius was made with raw eggs. We think it is just as delicious without it.
Why We Love This Recipe
The classic Orange Julius Drink may not be available at the malls food court anymore, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting your favorite drink. Make this drink at home, bring back so many memories.
Serve this classic drink the next time you kids have their friends over. I am sure they will love this delicious drink as much as you did.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations
- Add in Other Fruit – We love the orange flavor, but you can easily add in other fruits. Bananas, strawberries, or pineapple for added flavor to the orange juice.
- Milk – If you need to have a dairy free drink, you can use almond milk or oat milk. Coconut milk would be delicious a substitute.
- Fresh Orange Juice – Fresh Orange Juice can be used instead of the orange juice concentrate. The orange flavor may not be as strong and the consistency will be thinner. But it will be still be delicious. Substitute with 2 cups of orange juice for the concentrate ingredient.
- Creamy Variation – If you would like a creamier version, substitute with Greek yogurt for the milk and ice.
- Popsicles – For a delicious summer frozen treat, you can pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
- Egg Whites – The classic Orange Juice was made with raw eggs. If you prefer to add eggs to your drink, we recommend using egg white powder.
- Sugar – We used white sugar in this recipe, but you can also substitute for honey or other sugar substitute.
How to Make an Orange Julius
- Step 1 – Blend Ingredients – Place the vanilla, ice, orange juice concentrate, milk and sugar in a blender. Blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2 – Serve – Serve immediately while cold and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Drink Texture – You can add more ice if you want it thicker or add a small amount of water and blend if you want the drink to be thinner.
- Orange Juice Concentrate – Use the concentrate from the can, you will not dilute with water. This is what gives the drink so much flavor.
- Milk – We like using whole milk for the rich, creamy texture. But you can also use skim milk or 2% milk.
- Ice Cubes – We used crushed ice, but you can use cubed ice. We like that the crushed ice as it gives the drink the perfect texture.
A Good Blender is a Must
We use our blender frequently so it’s really worth it to me to have a good one. You don’t save any money in the long run if you keep having to replace your blender. So, just buy a good from the start.
I have a Vitamix and I love it, it is worth the investment as it will last forever. It is old and is still going on strong. This blender is definitely an investment but it does not disappoint.
Now if a Vitamix isn’t in your budget, then I recommend a Waring professional blender. They are going to get the job done and you can get them for as low as $50. Check out The 6 Best Blenders Under $100 of 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store any leftovers by freezing it. It’s easy to freeze in a popsicle mold which becomes a delicious refreshing drink.
This Orange Julius is best served fresh, but you can store the leftovers in the fridge for about a day.
Really any glass will work for this recipe, but we like to serve in a tall clear glass. This way you can see the orange color. When I am serving to friends and family, I like to serve with fun straws and a orange slice.
Yes, you can use other types of milk to make this Orange Julius Drink. These are some of our other recommendations, Soy Milk, Regular Milk, and Nut Milk.
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Orange Julius Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately while cold and enjoy!
This is soooo delicious. We used half orange juice and half pineapple juice. Tasted just like Orange Julius. We will definitely be making this again and again.