Copycat Orange Julius is the REAL recipe they use at the store! A frothy, frozen orange drink that is perfect for sipping on a hot day.
Yes, as in the over priced drink Orange Julius at the mall! I remember begging for these when we visited the mall as a child. On those outings we usually were visiting the leotard store. Remember those? Jazzercise and Jane Fonda? Oh, how I loved those trips! Picking out matching tights, a leotard and headband was great fun. We used to do a Mommy and Me Jazzercise class too. Now I just hit the gym in an over sized t-shirt and thinning yoga pants. When I actually make it there…
But still an Orange Julius holds a sentimental place in my heart. My mother was the one who shared this secret recipe with me. Written on a notecard in her wooden recipe box on the kitchen counter, it scrolled. The REAL orange julius recipe. Who knows if it is actually the real deal, but I put them in a side-by-side taste test and I couldn’t tell the difference. If you’ve never had one, they are similar to a Disney Dole Whip.
Being a health woman, she very rarely allowed us to enjoy an orange julius at the mall or at home, so I also see them as quite a treat. Now an adult, I can attest to them being even more delicious with a splash of vodka or even champagne. If you like those options, you’ll probably love my BBC with Strawberry!
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Copycat Orange Julius is the REAL recipe they use at the store! A frothy, frozen orange drink that is perfect for sipping on a hot day.
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Ice Cubes
- 4 oz Vodka or Champagne optional
- Orange Slices for garnish
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Instructions
- Combine orange juice concentrate through vanilla into blender. Fill blender to ¾ full with ice. Blend until smooth. Consistency of orange juice concentrate can vary, so you can add more water if the beverage is too thick.
- If you are adding vodka to the whole batch, add 4 ounces (1 regular sized shot glass = 1 ounce, so 4 shot glasses) with the rest of ingredients when blending. If adding to individual drinks, add the shot straight to serving glass and stir before serving. If you choose to use champagne do NOT add during the blending process, it will decrease the carbonation. Add it to each glass individually and stir gently or just use it as a floater.
I like to think any drink with fruit is also “healthy”….
I remember where the recipe came from . . . but I’m not saying. Continue to enjoy it!