Orange Julius

So my mom stopped cooking about.. oh 15 or so years ago. She's a piano teacher and her studio really picked up around then. I also began watching the Food Network religiously. So my dad and I picked up the slack and started cooking. My mom was more than happy to let us.. even if my dad's creations were.. unedible (to pick a nice adjective). However, she'd always take care of us when we were sick, making this yummy treat to help our little throats feel better. This makes enough for 1 good sized drink.

1/3 cup frozen OJ concentrate
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar (less if you want it healthier yet tangier)
1/2 tsp vanilla
5-6 ice cubes

combine in a blender until smooth. add bananas, strawberries or other fruits to your liking. it will be a little watery but so are the real OJs at the mall. add more ice if you want it more like a smoothie. adding yogurt it yummy too.