Orange Julius Recipe
This 5-minute Orange Julius blends frozen orange juice concentrate, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ice into a cold, frothy creamsicle drink with a smooth slushy texture and foamy top.
Equipment
- KitchenAid 5-Speed Blender
- AmazonBasics Stemless Wine Glasses
- Weemium - 200 pack Paper Drinking Straws - 10 Color Rainbow Stripes
Ingredients
- 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate half a can
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 ice cubes
Instructions
- Process the orange concentrate, milk, sugar, and vanilla together in a blender on high speed until the mixture looks uniform. A smooth, lightly foamy surface with no visible concentrate streaks signals that the liquid is ready for ice.
- Crush 10 ice cubes into the mixture, blend toward a creamy slush, add the remaining cubes as needed, then pour into glasses and serve immediately. The sharp ice rattle should fade as the texture becomes smooth and pale orange, with a thick frothy cap on top.
Notes
Ingredient tip: Scoop the orange juice concentrate while it is still slushy and semi-frozen rather than completely melted so it builds cold body right away.
Texture tip: Blend the liquid ingredients thoroughly before adding ice so the granulated sugar dissolves completely and does not leave a grainy texture.
Troubleshooting: Ice cube sizes vary, so start with 10 cubes and add the remaining cubes only if needed. If the mixture is too thick to circulate around the blades, add a small splash of milk.
Serving tip: Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately with wide straws, as the crushed ice melts and the foam separates if left to sit or refrigerated.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.