Cool off with homemade slushies made with orange juice and your blender. This easy frozen drink is fruity, refreshing, and ready in minutes.
There's nothing better than an ice-cold treat on a hot summer day, and homemade slushies have become a favorite around here.
One afternoon, my daughter asked if we could make slushies with orange juice, and of course, we had to try it.
They turned out cold, fruity, and delicious, making them perfect for kids and adults who want a quick frozen treat.
Grab your blender and some orange juice, and you'll be sipping your own frosty orange slush in no time!
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Why You'll Love This Orange Juice Slushie
This slushie recipe couldn't be much easier. You only need three simple ingredients, and there's no slushy machine or special slushie maker required.
The frozen orange juice concentrate gives the drink a stronger orange flavor without watering it down, while the ice creates that frosty slush consistency. Everything goes straight into the blender, so you can make a refreshing frozen drink whenever the craving hits.
I also love that this recipe doesn't require drink mix, powders, club soda, or a cup of sugar. The orange juice and concentrate bring plenty of sweetness and flavor all on their own.
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for measurements and instructions.
- Orange Juice
- Orange Juice Concentrate
- Ice Cubes
That's it! Three ingredients are all you need.
The exact measurements and instructions are included in the recipe card below, so you can easily save or print the recipe when you're ready to make it.
Orange Juice Slushies Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Orange Juice
- ¼ cup Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
- 2 cups Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Add the orange juice, frozen orange juice concentrate, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend on the icy drink or high-speed setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the ice is crushed and the slushie reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips for the Best Homemade Slushies
The amount of ice you use can change the consistency quite a bit. If you prefer a thicker slush, add a little more ice. If the mixture becomes too thick for your blender, add a small splash of orange juice to help it move again.
This is also one of those recipes that's easy to play around with. Once you know how simple homemade slushies are, you can experiment with other juice flavors or combinations.
Watermelon would be especially delicious during the summer. You could even freeze juice in an ice cube tray and keep the cubes in the freezer for an extra-flavorful frozen drink later.
Just keep in mind that different liquids have different amounts of sugar and water, so you may need to adjust the ice slightly to get the slushy consistency you like best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! A regular blender works great for this recipe. You just need a blender powerful enough to crush ice into a smooth, slushy texture.
The concentrate adds more orange flavor and sweetness without adding too much additional liquid. That helps keep the finished drink flavorful instead of becoming watered down as the ice melts.
These are best enjoyed right after blending. If you put the finished slush in the freezer, it can freeze solid instead of keeping that soft, icy texture.
Luckily, the recipe comes together so quickly that it's easy to make a fresh batch whenever you want one.
Absolutely! You can adapt this basic idea with other juices and frozen fruit. Just remember that changing the ingredients may also change how much ice or liquid you need to get the right consistency.
Add a few more ice cubes and blend again. Add them gradually so you don't make the mixture so thick that your blender has trouble moving it around.
Add a small splash of orange juice and blend again. A little liquid goes a long way, so start small and add more only if needed.
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Mango or berry smoothies are my favorite.
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I love the markings on the blender. They are really easy to read! I am always fumbling with my blender. I think it is time for an upgrade!. Anything strawberry is my go-to smoothie flavor!
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My favorite smoothie is my Fast Easy All fruit smoothie that I make! It has strawberries, cut up banana, ice, orange juice, and a mango!
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I like strawberry smoothies best.
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I like Mango Smoothies.
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Carole West @ Garden Up Green
This reminds me of a Orange Julius - sounds yummy will give it a whirl this week. Thanks for the recipe.
Jess
This looks so refreshing, forget the kids Ill take this for myself! Have a great week 🙂 xo
Akaleistar
Oh, that looks yummy!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
Not only does this drink look absolutely delicious but I love the blender too! Too bad I missed the giveaway 🙁
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Marie@The interior frugalista
Yes please! Pinned and making sometime soon 🙂
Sarah @ Sarah's BAke Studio
I LOVE smoothies and slushies. I never thought to make one out of OJ. I would love to be drinking this for breakfast this morning, but I don't have any OJ. 🙁 I am going to have to get some this weekend and make this. Yum! Thank you for sharing. I am glad I came across this on #FoodieFriDIY! Pinned!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner
This sounds so refreshing!
Crystal Green
While I hate that I missed this giveaway, this recipe is quite simple and looks well worth making. I love the Orange Julius drinks I use to get from the mall, and this looks like a close second to it. Thanks for sharing this idea with us on the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkUp and I hope to see you next week again.
Lou Lou Girls
Loving this and I’m drooling! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing this at our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to party with you again! Lou Lou Girls
Ashley Mullen
Thank you for linking up to last week's Tasty Tuesday link up. I have pinned your yummy recipe to the Creative K Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope that you'll stop by this week to link up again!