Yesterday was an absolutely glorious day, sunny and warm after a week of gloom and rain, so Anne and I took advantage of it. We made out a long wedding shopping list and went to so many stores, we eventually lost count of how many we visited.
We ordered lunch at Panera’s and ate our food and frozen strawberry lemonades at one of the tables outdoors. No bugs, no wind, and just the right amount of sunshine. The food was delicious, and the frosty drinks were tasty. But, the lemonades weren’t nearly as good as the orange juliuses (or is it “jului” like cactus and cacti?) a dear friend in South Dakota taught me to make.
If you’re looking for a good summer drink, not to sweet and not to rich, but very satisfying, give this recipe a try. Most blenders are big enough to hold the ingredients if you double the batch.
Orange Julius
1 – 6 ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Put all ingredients in the blender and add 8 – 10 ice cubes. Blend well and serve immediately. Makes four 8 ounce servings.
