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.
A Blast From The Past
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.
Ingredients Needed
- 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
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!
Preparation 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.
- 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 remember that the ice will melt, the drink will become watered down, and the texture will change.
Recipe Variations
- 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.
More Refreshing Drinks
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.
- 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.
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Maria
I never thought about milk and orange and I both love them. This recipe opened my eyes! I will make this now.
Cathleen
I love orange julius, but for some reason I have never thought of making it myself at home. This needs to change!! Bookmarked to make this weekend 🙂
Chenée
This was so good! I love the creamy texture! It was just like my favorite smoothies growing up!
Sandra
This was so refreshing!! I seriously loved it!
Catalina
I love Orange Julius! It’s so great to make it at home now!
Allyson Zea
This is the perfect copycat recipe! Thank you so much!
Amanda Livesay
Omg, the perfect Orange Juilius recipe! I’m going to making this all summer long!
Kathryn
This came out just like I remember from years ago! Creamy and sooo delicious! So happy to have found this recipe!
Erin
YES!! This Orange Julius is always a crowd pleaser!!
Colleen Parker
REALLY good and refreshing! I will be making this a lot!
Brenn
I’m cutting back on sugar, thoughts on using banana instead.
Beth Pierce
I am sure that it would be just as delicious!
Biana
This looks so refreshing for the warmer months! Love how easy it is to make, too.
Gail
What a great thirst-quencher this is! Need to make it soon for my family will surely enjoy this!
Jennifer
It’s delicious, but kind of makes you MORE thirsty!
It’s more like a dessert than a drink.
Allyssa
I’ve been looking for refreshers! So glad I found this perfect one! Thanks a bunch!
Dorothy
What a fun and refreshing treat! I enjoyed one of these tasty treats at a restaurant once. I am so excited to have the recipe! The kiddos will love it!
Elizabeth
My kids will absolutely love this during the warmer months! It’s been years since I had an orange julius after moving across the pond… thanks for the memories!
Maria
This looks really refreshing! Definitely worth trying, it’s almost summer season from where I’m from, so this will be super helpful