This delicious recipe for a Copycat Orange Julius is sure to become your new favorite drink! Frothy, sweet, and super refreshing!
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I grew up with Orange Julius. It was a rare and special treat being that there were five of us kids and they weren’t cheap. I can still remember how incredibly refreshing and sweet this drink was. Crave-worthy for sure.
Imagine my utter delight and surprise when Chris’s dad shared his recipe for Orange Julius with me years ago. His recipe actually came from his mother and was passed down to him.
Sure, I had a few moments of jealousy when I realized that Chris was able to have an Orange Julius any time he wanted when he was growing up. And then of course total shock when I saw how EASY this recipe is.
I mean, I always have these ingredients around. Soooo awesome!
This drink is perfect for a hot summer’s day or a even a mildly warm spring day. Heck. I’m good with this any day of the year. For reals.
I double the recipe because our containers of concentrate come in 12 oz cans and because, well, we can polish off an entire pitcher of this stuff. Yep. Just the four of us. No shame either.
My mother-in-law occasionally substitutes yogurt for the milk and the boys really like it that way as well. It gives it more of a smoothie consistency and the flavor is still pretty much the same.
You really can’t go wrong either way 🙂
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Copycat Orange Julius
Ingredients
- 6 oz orange juice concentrate frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender.
- Blend until fully combined.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
This looks so tasty and refreshing, Trish! I wish I had one right now. 🙂 Pinned!
Jill says
This is awesome! We don’t have any Orange Julius stores close here anymore… do they still exist? My husband and I both grew up with them, so I’ll be making these for sure. Going to sub my favorite coconut milk since he and I are both lactose intolerant now. The kids can have them is as 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They do still exist Jill but are hard to find 🙂 Coconut milk would be amazing in this recipe!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Oh how I love Orange Juliuses. I’m definitely breaking out my blender today!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! You’re going to love this recipe Rebecca!
Kate says
Love this, Trish! Now that I’m (finally!) getting over my morning sickness, I’ve been craving Orange Julius like crazy. I’d so much rather make a batch than have to try to go get one every time the cravings strike. Thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh totally! This will be perfect! Thank you Kate!
Erlene says
Yum. I haven’t had Orange Julius in such a long time. There doesn’t seem to be many locations left or maybe I’m just in the wrong place. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Pinned.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Unfortunately they are getting harder and harder to find Erlene. Good thing we can make them at home 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
I love this recipes and the pictures are so perfect! I’m from a family of 6 so I can relate to how special it was to get a treat like this 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally 🙂 Thanks Valerie!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Just made one of these the other day! Spring really puts me in the mood for them 🙂 Yours look awesome!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Seriously?? It’s THAT easy??? Oh my goodness Trish, this is incredible! My guy loves his OJ and anything citrus-flavored, and I’m almost 100% positive that he’d finish off the entire pitcher all by himself. No sharing with 3 other people for him! 😉 Thank goodness for this recipe; the warm Sacramento weather is quickly heading our way!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Soo easy Amy and SO good! Perfect for hot Sacramento days!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
You are so right, Trish! You really can’t go wrong with this fabulous copycat version. I cannot wait to make this ASAP. It looks so refreshing!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Kathi! It’s perfect for those hot summer days!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Looks so refreshing and simple. What am I waiting for???
Hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So easy Melanie and yet so amazing! Don’t wait 🙂 Thank you girl!
Tonya says
Yum – this looks incredible – definitely marking for later!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Tonya!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Hi Trish – This looks fantastic and I’ve always loved Orange Julius, too! All of these drink look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe and pinning! Hope you’re having a great week!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Cindy! Orange Julius is the BEST!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
I’ve always loved Orange Julius’ too – so good! Love this recipe for a copycat! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Lindsay! I know you’re going to love it 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Love that this is a DIY of one of my fave drinks! Pinned
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Averie!!
Christina says
Thanks for the recipe. I grew up on these too. I haven’t had one in ages. Can’t wait to try it.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally will bring back memories Christina 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!