The Perfect Orange Julius Recipe

They're delicious, almost nutritious, and seem to have been on a very long hiatus. Nothing is quite as refreshing as a good orange julius. Hopefully you, the reader, have had the chance to drink one. If not, the drink is a sweet combination of milk, orange juice, and a hint of vanilla. While there are several alcoholic ways to mix this drink, my recipe is the tried-and-true original that everyone can - and should - enjoy.

First is the recipe for a single serving of orange julius.

Ingredients / Materials:

1.) Blender
2.) 1/2 cup cold water
3.) 1/2 cup cold milk
4.) 1/2 cup orange juice (homemade or frozen concentrate)
5.) 1/8 cup sugar (usually a touch more is needed)
6.) 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
7.) 3 ice cubes

Directions:

Simple enough to follow. Have your blender ready and place the ice cubes in first. In the order of your choosing, pour the milk, water, and orange juice in. Add the sugar in next, and finish by adding the vanilla. Any setting will do fine for making the drink; be sure to pick one that will fully crush the ice cubes. After you blend it all together, check for any ice shards. If you spot any, shake the mixture and run the cycle again. Now the taste test. If it doesn't taste sweet enough for your liking, do one of two things. Either add more sugar or add a touch more vanilla and mix it once more. Adding more orange juice will diminish the vanilla flavor to next to nothing. Pour yourself a glass. If you blended it correctly a foamy white layer should rise the brim of your cup. Serve chilled and enjoy!

If you want to make more for your lazy friends and family members who force you to make them drinks, double everything on the original ingredients list. For ease of use, here is the ingredients list for making 2-3 servings of orange julius.

Ingredients / Materials:

1.) Blender
2.) 1 cup cold water
3.) 1 cup cold milk
4.) 1 up orange juice (frozen concentrate or homemade)
5.) 1/4 cup sugar (usually a touch more is needed)
6.) 3 teaspoons vanilla
7.) 6-7 ice cubes

And again, the directions are exactly the same for this larger recipe.

Hopefully you have all the ingredients you need to make yourself one of the most refreshing drinks on the planet. This recipe is one of the best I've ever had and I'm confident you will agree once you make some yourself. Thanks for reading, and cheers!