Description
Creamy Orange Julius whisks classic American soda fountain magic into a frosty, frothy beverage perfect for summer refreshment. Cool citrus notes and vanilla undertones create a nostalgic drink you’ll crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Other Liquids:
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup water
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine chilled orange juice, whole milk, water, ice cubes, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a delicate salt sprinkle into a high-powered blender.
- Activate the blender at maximum velocity, pulsing and processing until the concoction transforms into a silky, cloud-like foam with uniform consistency.
- Sample the mixture, fine-tuning the sweetness level by incrementally introducing additional sugar if desired, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the whipped beverage into tall, chilled glasses, creating a frothy crown that peaks slightly above the rim.
- Serve the refreshing drink immediately to capture its optimal temperature and effervescent texture, preventing separation or melting of the delicate foam.
Notes
- Chill your ingredients beforehand for an extra frosty and refreshing drink.
- Use fresh orange juice instead of store-bought for a more vibrant, natural flavor profile.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Add a small handful of frozen banana for a thicker, more smoothie-like consistency and natural sweetness without extra sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg