Orange Julius

This homemade Orange Julius recipe is refreshing on a hot summer day. Or make an orange whip drink as a breakfast or brunch beverage!

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 160kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
2 cups water
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup half-n-half
½ cup sugar
3 cups ice cubes
8 orange slices optional garnish

Instructions

Put all of the ingredients in a large 90-ounce capacity blender jar. Make in batches when using a smaller blender.
Add the cover and blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses, garnish with orange slices, and serve immediately.

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Notes

One: Make Ahead

You can make this up to two hours ahead of time. Place the covered blender jar or a pitcher with a lid in the freezer. Shake the orange julius every 20-30 minutes to keep it from freezing solid. Stir or shake well before serving.

Two: Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Stir before serving. Or pour leftovers into an ice cube tray or popsicle mold and freeze for later.

Three: Pineapple

Use a 12-ounce container of pineapple juice (or pineapple orange) concentrate and garnish with pineapple slices.

Four: Ice Cream

Add two cups of vanilla ice cream instead of half-n-half. Or serve it over scoops of vanilla ice cream in glasses like an orange float.

Five: Smoothie

Use one cup of vanilla yogurt instead of half-n-half. Add one sliced banana and a scoop of vanilla protein powder if desired.

Recipe adapted from Bounteous Blessings by Frances A. Gillette

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