The Orange Julep is quite iconic in Montreal. While we Montrealers are quite proud of our vast options for wining and dining in the city, The Orange Julep is a Montreal landmark. So, if you’re ever visiting the city, make sure to stop by so you cross it off your “must-visit” list!
I have always loved going to the Orange Julep, but I will never forget when my Aunt and Uncle brought my Sister and me there at midnight. I was quite young, we were in our pajamas, and it was an exciting, unexpected adventure.
The most iconic part of “The Big Orange” (apart from their building), is their drink, the “Gibeau Orange Julep”. It is delicious and while the exact recipe is unknown, I have made this version several times and it is close enough for me. It is so good, that MTL Blog featured it as the closest recipe they have tried!
I’ve had a lot of feedback for this recipe since it was first uploaded. While most of the feedback is offering praise, there were also some great suggestions! Adding one raw egg, for example. I appreciated this feedback from one of my readers! The eggs help with how frothy the drink is, but I usually stay away from raw eggs. Therefore, this ingredient is up to you, but it’s not necessary!
The Famous Orange Julep Drink
Ingredients
6 oz. can Frozen Orange Juice
1 cup Milk (You can also use your milk alternatives- Regular or vanilla- if desired.)
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
12 Ice Cubes
- As mentioned above, egg whites/egg substitute may be added for the frothy texture. About 3 Tbsps is recommended, but it is not mandatory.
Instructions
Put everything in the blender except for the ice.
Blend for 10-15 seconds until frothy.
Add the ice and blend for another 20 seconds until thoroughly crushed.
Have a taste test. If it isn’t as sweet as you would like, add a tiny bit more vanilla extract. Just be careful- sometimes people put too much vanilla in it and it ends up tasting way too sweet.
Simple, isn’t it?
Enjoy!
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Photos from Mont-Royal, Montreal
I put some cream and milk with the orange juice
There another receipy with white yolk, cream,milk,orange juice,vanilla,cup of water. Its the reason i put cream for onctuosity, they à half cut of suger since i have diabète i only put one table spoon
Yes! There are many variations depending on if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. Yours sounds tasty, too!
What percent milk to you use? 🙂
I am actually a bit intolerant to lactose so I use lactose-free milk, however, you can use whatever you prefer. 2% had always been my go-to milk before and it works very well. Sorry it took me awhile to respond!! Thank you for the question!
I usually use 2% but any % is fine! It will obviously change the texture a little bit, but otherwise, it’s still as tasty!
I think there’s something missing in the recipe, whenever I’ve had it, I’ve tasted chunks/bits of something. Could it be bits of peel from the fresh oranges? A few years ago, I came across a similar recipe that included powdered coffee creamer(carnation) & that made the drink creamy and frothy.
Hi Ted!
Perhaps it is more of the pulp/peel like you mentioned. The powdered coffee creamer is an interesting idea! I always enjoyed how frothy it got just from the ice and the blender but that sounds like something I may try one day! Thank you! Sorry you felt like there was something missing from the recipe!
Hmmm, I’ve always just thought it was extra pulpy and (I’m not a huge fan of pulp), Powdered Creamer is a good idea!
If I want to use fresh OJ, not frozen concentrate, would it be 1 liter of juice?
Hi there! I never got notified about this message, I’m so sorry. I have actually never tried it with fresh OJ, I’m sorry! But I believe you would be on the right track by using 1 liter. Maybe put it in a bit at a time and see which consistency you enjoy the most!
Yes, this aspect of it is mostly up to the taster’s preference. Some love pulp while others don’t; some like it thick, others like it less “full”- it’s up to you!
Correct recipe but it’s missing one raw egg.
That’s a good idea!! Many people do not wish to consume raw eggs though, so at least this is a different option. Thank you for pointing that out though! I appreciate it!
Hi, what should I use if I do’t have anything to crush the ice cubes?
Hi there! Honestly, to make it frothy like the original drink, a blender would be needed. However, if you want to alter it just so you have a cold drink, just use ice cubes as they are. While people told me just putting the ice cubes in a towel and hitting it with a metal can is a way of breaking them up, it still won’t taste exactly like the orange julep drink, but it should still taste good and refreshing!!
Hi! How many servings does this make? I’m trying to make it for a French class. Thank you!
Hi Maya! I’m sorry for the late reply! I believe I got about 4 large glasses full using this amount. Good luck!!
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Thanks so much for trying it! I am glad you liked it! Thank you for the link to your site! 🙂
I would like to try this recipe but I have a question. Is the 6 ounce can of orange juice a frozen concentrate?
Hi Barry! Sorry it took me so long to reply! Yes, it is a frozen concentrate. It helps get the frothy, chilled consistency. 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions or let me know how you like it! Thanks for the question!!
-JLA
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I used Tropicana orange juice, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, about two tablespoons of icing sugar, a tablespoon of vanilla extract and ice cubes in a blender. The amount of ingredients varying with the amount needed for several people. Then placed in a blender.
Frozen orange juice, milk, regular sugar could be substituted for above. Insofar as sugar is concerned I preferred icing sugar.
Yum!! Sounds like a great option to have as a special treat! Using icing sugar is definitely a good way to make the consistency even smoother! This almost reminds me of having Orange Crush Floats with Vanilla Ice Cream as a kid! Thank you for commenting and for sparking such a nice memory for me!
I revised recipe to make it more specific as I have not made drink for a number of years.
Put ingredients in blender
Ingredients:-
I used a glass and a half of orange juice
Approx a half glass of milk
About 3/4 of ice cubes from a frozen tray
Two to three heaping table spoons of icing sugar.
About two table spoons of vanilla extract
Blend till ice completely melted.
It made about 4-5 glasses of julep.
You can revise above according to your taste preferences.
Further suggestion to improve recipe would be welcome.
Awesome, ill try it some day! Orange Julep is a little too expensive to drink on a daily basis 🙁
Nicole,
I know! I wish the prices were less expensive at Julep- it’s so addictive. I rather have this drink than a Pumpkin spiced latte any day 😉 Thanks for the comment! Let me know what you think of it once you try it!
🙂 -JLA