Description
This Orange Julius copycat recipe recreates the nostalgic, creamy, citrusy drink you remember from mall food courts—frothy, sweet, and made with simple ingredients right at home in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate (half a 12 oz can)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (or 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add frozen orange juice concentrate, water, milk, sweetened condensed milk (or powdered sugar), ice cubes, and optional vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds, until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use dairy-free milk and condensed milk alternatives for a vegan version.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing the condensed milk or using powdered sugar.
- Substitute water with more milk for extra creaminess.
- Add frozen fruit like strawberries or pineapple for a tropical variation.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored for up to 24 hours in the fridge and re-blended before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
