This Copycat Orange Julius recipe takes just a minute to make and is a favorite family treat! Ingredients include frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, sugar, vanilla, water, and ice cubes to make this refreshing and simple drink.
What is an Orange Julius?
Who here has had an Orange Julius before? We’ve been long-time fans and recently decided to try making our own copycat version at home. But, what is an Orange Julius?
It’s an American chain famous for their orange drink (orange julius) that is made up of ice, orange juice, sweetener, milk and vanilla. It’s kind of like an orange juice smoothie, except it’s more creamy and frothy. We think it tastes like a melted orange creamsicle.
This recipe is so quick and easy that even a kid can put it together. Best of all, it tastes just like the real version, which means we can make this at home whenever we want.
How to make Orange Julius:
The orange julius ingredients include:
- frozen orange juice
- milk
- water
- sugar
- vanilla
- ice cubes.
Luckily, we had pretty much all of these ingredients at our house already! To make this yummy recipe, just throw everything in the blender and blend until nice and smooth. It’s that easy!
How to make orange julius without concentrate?
If you don’t have orange juice concentrate, you can freeze an equal amount of fresh orange juice in an ice cube tray (or a glass pan, and then break it into pieces) and put that in the blender with the other ingredients. Using fresh OJ and adding more ice will just change the texture and flavor, which isn’t what you want!
Can you freeze orange julius?
If you have leftovers (which you probably wont ;)) you could store it in the fridge for a day or so in an airtight container, but it’s much better to have it fresh!
I cannot wait to make this orange julius recipe again. It really is so simple and tastes so delicious! I have a feeling we will be making this all summer long.
For more delicious drinks, check out:
Orange Julius Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1-2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in the blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve immediately. ENJOY!
I love this recipe! It is absolutely delicious and we make it on a regular basis. It’s one of those ones that is a hit in the summer and the winter! I finally pinned it because for some reason I keep searching for it every time haha. Thank you for sharing it :).
You are so welcome!! And, I completely agree..love this drink!! Thanks so much!
This is delicious! The first time I made it exactly as directed. Today I used hone-vanilla kefir instead of milk and added fresh grated ginger. Both are wonderful.
Perfect!! I’m glad you liked it!! Thank you so much!
I haven’t had an Orange Julius in *forever*! Will have to pick up the ingredients for this today. Can’t wait to try it!
They are so good!! I hope you like it! Enjoy!
I have always wanted to know how to make an Orange Julius! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Glad you found the recipe!! We love them! Enjoy!
This recipe makes my inner child happy! Thank you for sharing it!
Haha!! I’m glad it does & I’m glad to share! Thanks for stopping by!
Amazing recipe will use again thankyou
Yay! I am glad you liked it 🙂 Thank you!
Just round your website, because i was looking for a recipe to make an orange julius. Been wanting one real bad. Havent had one for years, literally years. I will be 72 in 4 months. I’m going to make this tomorrow and i will send you a picture of it.
I am so glad you found it 🙂 I sure hope you like it!!
Patrice did you ever make It?
Ah, you too! I AM THE SAME AGE AND I WAS JUST THINKING A WHILE BACK HOW THEY USE TO BE ON ALMOST EVERY CORNER. IF I WAS GOOD AS A CHILD, OR AFTER A TRIP TO THE DOCTOR OR DENTIST, MY MOTHER WOULD REWARD ME WITH A ORANGE JULIUS. THESE DAYS I AM VEGAN AND I USED SOYMILK YOGURT IN PLACE OF THE MILK, AND YACON SYRUP INSTEAD OF SUGAR…..BUT ITS CLOSE ENOUGH TO BRING BACK THOSE MEMORIES. HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING YOURS ALSO!
I have been looking for an orange Julius recipe to try & I found yours. I am so glad I tried it! It was the best! It’s super easy to make & I love that it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. Thank you!
I am so glad you found it, too! Thank you for letting me know!
Love this! My kids always ask for it and say it’s better than Dairy Queen!
That’s what I love to hear!! Tell them thank you 🙂
I love this recipe. My kids and I made some popsicles out of it as well. It really was a delicious treat on a hot summer day!
HI just found your site, I was ACTUALLY considering IF THIS RECIPE CAN BE SIMPLIFIED WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM INSTEAD OF MILK, SUGAR, vanilla and ice. its makes more sense to do this way. Just suggesting. thanks for all the recipes!
I have not tired, but I’ll have to try 🙂 Glad to share! Thank you!
I made the orange Julius with just vanilla bean ice cream and orange juice and it was good very good the me.. I got Blue Bell’s Vanilla bean..They make the best Vanilla bean ice cream and Tang makes the best orange juice to me but it was yummy ?…
We will be making this again, a little sweet, so next time we’ll add sugar to taste.. Thanks for your Lil recipe!!
You are so welcome. Thank you for giving it a try!
I love Orange Julius! Great recipe!
It’s ok. A real Orange Julius has egg whites in it though.
Yep
The last time I had an Orange Julius, i watched them make it. I asked the girl what the powdered substance was that she used. she said it was an egg white substitute. i am convinced that(if that’s what it in fact was) is
*I am convinced that is the secret ingredient, that I would have never figured out, and is key.
That’s what a couple of people have said now..it must be. I will have to try 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
The powder is actually non dairy creamer.
Add an egg to it tastes great
I will have to try 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
is tHere anyway this could be made wIthout regular milk? Would coconut milk or almond milk work? Thanks!
You sure could use either of those. I personally haven’t tried, but I bet they’d taste great!
of couRSE! AND SORRY FOR THE CAPS. FOR SOME REASON AT THIS WEBSITE, I CAN ONLY USE THEM. I USED SOY YOGURT AND YACON SYRUP, ITS STILL VERY GOOD. THINKING OF IT, I THINK COCONUT MILK WOULD MAKE IT TASTE WONDERFUL.
Great recipe. I make this with fresh fruit as well. I like strawberry and blueberry I just add a little more sugar and use lactose free whole milk.
Those would be great additions! Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Just made this for my daughter & it was excellent!
Happy you liked it!! My family loves it, too! Thank you for trying!
Thanks for bringing back some mall hanging memories. Delicious!
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing that!
Looks Nice definitely should try thanks 🙂
I think you should too! It is delicious!
It was really good. I used to work in one of those little cafe’s in a mall, 1957 I was 15 lol and we made them different, we used fresh orange juice, ice, orange sherbet, vanilla and no sugar. I’d make your recipe again for sure, we enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing it is definitely a 5 star (should be a 10)
Awe, thank you for saying that! That sounds delicious, the way you used to make it!
Definitely needed sLightly more vanilla and a touch more milk but pretty good overall.
Thank you for trying this recipe!
I used a couple extra ice cubes, unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of the milk, and 1 Tbs. truVIa in place of the sugar and thought it was pErfect!
That does sound perfect!! Thanks for sharing!
sixty years ago i remember the original Orange julius stands offered to add a banana for an extra 10 cents. it’s the real deal!
also fantastic with vanilla ice cream / milk combo for a real milkshake taste
Great idea!! Thanks!!
I used fresh Orange juice thst i froze ahead of time. After mixing tge ingredients i felt it Needed twice as much frozen juice, sugar and vAnilLa, but tasted great!
Thank you for giving it a try 🙂 We love this all summer long!