Cool Beverages For a Hot summer, (INcluding an Orange Julius Copy Cat Recipe)!

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     To say that it is hot here in Phoenix is an understatement!  Look at this meme that my son posted the other day:

       That just about says it all!  We are all about finding the things that make us cooler.  We have spent a lot of time in the water already  this Summer, and in between we are drinking as many cooling drinks as possible.  

      We have shared a number of our cold beverage concoctions here on the blog in the past.  Here are some favorites that you can click on to try out if you are suffering as much as we are! 

Summer Smoothie Ideas

      Years ago when my brother was a teenager, and I was much younger, he got a job at one of the first Orange Julius Shops that we had ever heard of in our town! (Although, they have been in business since the 1920s.)  We loved those things, and still do.  But,  I think the recipe has changed since all of those years ago.  The recipe that I've been making is more reminiscent of the original one that I remember so fondly!  It is such a great way to get cooled off with a thirst quenching beverage!  The ingredients are simple and you may already have them all on hand.  My blender is so great at crushing up the ice cubes that the texture is perfect. (Right now, the price on Amazon is amazing!)

       The other night we were all feeling so hot!  I asked, "Who wants an Orange Julius?"  Everyone responded with a resounding yes!  I whipped some up for everyone in the blender and I have to tell  you that the coolness and bright flavor of this drink was just so wonderful and cooling that I am going to run out and pick up more frozen concentrate as soon as possible to make this our summer beverage of choice!  More healthy than soda, cold and delicious, you can't go wrong.   Let me know if you give it a try! 

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