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This homemade Orange Freeze is creamy, frosty, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Made with 3 simple ingredients, it’s the perfect refreshing treat for hot summer days and tastes just like your favorite drive-in classic.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re a fan of nostalgic summer treats, you’re going to love this Orange Freeze recipe. Growing up, one of my favorite summer traditions was heading to the local drive-in on a warm evening and ordering a frosty orange freeze.
A freeze is similar to a milkshake but it is usually made with sherbet instead of ice cream. Where a milkshake is creamy, a freeze is frosty!
You can make your freeze any flavor you want but my favorite is orange. An orange freeze is super easy to make at home – no drive in needed!
It’s cool, refreshing, and packed with bright orange flavor blended into a smooth, creamy drink. This Orange Freeze is guaranteed to hit the spot. One sip and you’ll be transported back to those carefree summer nights at the drive-in.
Ingredients Needed
- Orange Sherbet
- Orange Juice
- Milk
How to Make An Orange Freeze
- Place all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend. In just a few seconds you have a delicious, refreshing summertime treat.
Tips from leigh Anne
- You can make other flavor combinations like Lemon Sherbet with lemon lime soda or lemonade, lime Sherbet with lemon lime soda, or Rainbow Sherbet with orange juice.
- Use very cold ingredients. Starting with chilled orange juice and ice cream helps create the thick, frosty texture that makes an Orange Freeze so refreshing
- Adjust the thickness. For a thicker freeze, add a little more ice cream. For a thinner, more drinkable version, add a splash of milk or extra orange juice.
- Blend just until smooth. Overblending can cause the mixture to become too thin. Blend only until the ingredients are combined and creamy.
- Serve immediately. Orange Freezes are best enjoyed right after blending when they are thick, cold, and frosty.
- Freeze your glasses. For an extra-special drive-in experience, place your serving glasses in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Garnish for fun. Top with whipped cream, an orange slice, or a sprinkle of orange zest for a pretty presentation.
- Scale the recipe easily. This recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd, making it perfect for summer parties and family gatherings.
There’s a reason Orange Freezes have remained a favorite summer treat for generations. With their creamy texture, bright citrus flavor, and refreshing frosty goodness, they’re the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Whether you’re recreating fond memories of trips to the local drive-in or introducing this classic treat to a new generation, this easy homemade Orange Freeze is sure to become a summertime favorite.
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Orange Freeze
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange sherbet
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add a straw and a spoon and enjoy!
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Barbara C. Hardison says
The Orange Freeze is too good for words. It tastes like one I used to get when I was much younger but the place closed and have not seen anyone else that tastes so similar.
Now if you would please…..figure out how to make a “”Lime Freeze”….it was really my favorite back in the day!
Thank you for sharing all of your recipes!
Leigh Anne says
your wish is my command…https://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/lime-sherbet-freeze/ Enjoy!
Amy@theidearoom says
Love this recipe! Making it hopefully sooner than later! Pinned!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Amy – they are so refreshing!
Rachel @{i love} my disorganized life says
This looks absolutely fabulous! Orange is one of my favorite flavors, and I am all over anything icy/frozen is this Southern AZ heat!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Rachel! I bet anything icy/frozen is appreciated!!!
Billy says
This reminds me of an Orange Julius! Thanks for the recipe – I love simple, easy, and under 5 ingredients!
Leigh Anne says
Love Orange Julius – a favorite treat to get at the mall!
Rebecca says
Can’t go wrong with a smoothie in the summer! I’ve enjoyed making them myself!