What is Orange Julius?
From Wikipedia:
“The drink grew out of an orange juice stand opened in Los Angeles, California, in 1926 by Julius Freed. Sales were initially modest, about $20 a day (equivalent to approximately $290 in 2019 dollars). In 1929, Bill Hamlin, Freed’s real estate broker, developed a mixture that made the acidic orange juice less bothersome to his stomach. Freed’s stand began serving the drink, which had a frothier, creamier texture. The sales at the stand increased substantially after the introduction of the new drink, going up to $100 a day.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Orange Julius was sold at a variety of outlets, including state and county fairs and freestanding Orange Julius stands.
in 1964, Orange Julius was named the official drink of the Worlds Fair.
The original stand also provided medicinal tonics and Bible tracts.
not QUITE a copycat recipe
If you have ever had an Orange Julius from one of the franchises, it is kind of watery and a little weaker tasting. This recipe is thick, creamy and bursting with citrusy goodness.
This copycat recipe (in my opinion) tastes better than the one you can get at your local mall.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 can frozen orange juice concentrate
- dash of vanilla
- ice
In a blender combine the milk, sugar and vanilla. blend to get frothy.
Add the ice and orange juice and blend.
ENJOY!
