Name: Homemade Orange Julius
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup cold water; 1 cup ice cubes

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Homemade Orange Julius takes just 6 simple to find ingredients to make including frozen orange concentrate, sugar, and milk.

This classic drink is easy to make at a home and every sip reminds you of summertime.

Classic Orange Julius in a glass with a paper straw on serving board.

What is in an Orange Julius?

Just six ingredients are in an Orange Julius.

Frozen orange concentrate
Milk – I prefer to use 2% milk.
Vanilla extract
Granulated sugar
Cold water
Ice cubes

Two glasses of Orange Julius with carafe on wooden board.

How to Make Orange Julius at Home

Making an Orange Julius at home is quick and it is easy.

The first step to making this tasty drink at home is to use a blender or food processor. The ingredients get blended together to create this frothy drink.

Add the ingredients to the blender- First, spoon the frozen orange juice concentrate into a blender and top it with the granulated sugar.

Next, pour in the milk along with the vanilla extract and the cold water. Top the mixture off with the ice cubes and the lid is placed back on the blender.

Blend the ingredients- Blend the ingredients together until the ice is broken down and the mixture is frothy and creamy.

For maximum flavor and satisfaction serve this drink immediately. I do not recommend saving this for later because it will become watery and the texture will be off.

A wooden serving board with orange julius drinks and slices of oranges.

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Orange Julius Variations

Orange concentrate isn’t the only way to make this drink! Switch up the flavors by using frozen mangoes, pineapples, and even strawberries. The texture will be different than this recipe but by getting creative with the flavors there’s a yummy drink for everyone!