beat the heat drinks — no. 2

this will be called the montreal orange version of beat the heat drinks as it has a specific link to the city in which i currently live.

this famous locally-invented drink, known as orange julep, has, over the years, extended its popularity to the states {where it's called orange julius} and maybe even a few foreign countries, too. concocted in the 1940s by a man called Hermas Gibeau ('zhjee-boh' roughly), it is the hallmark of the famous landmark as you enter the city of Montreal's west end — 'da big orange — a gigantic 3 storey [orange, of course] spherical fastfood joint!

photo source: bigthings.ca

this place really rocks, especially in the summer on wednesday nights. it is the meeting place for people showing off their cars and motorcycles. people usually get hotdogs, hamburgers and fries to go with their o-j's. it's also where teens and everyone and anyone of any age run into each other for food and gossip.

here is a facsimile of the orange julep which is pretty good, i must say. though not the real mc coy, it is pretty addictive. orange, creamy and dreamy, you won't be sorry you whipped up a few of these.

hope you enjoy this taste of montreal :)

it's the beginning of our heat waves here — with the humidity today and tomorrow going into the low 40s C! that's 104 F plus for you non-metric people. ACK! guess i'll be drinking more than one of these :)


orange julep for two

this is the non egg version of this drink. thick, creamy and nice and cold, it's perfect for hot days or anytime you want something really good — almost like a pureed creamsicle :D

makes 2 servings or enough for 1 with a refill :)

ingredients:

1/3 c orange concentrate, frozen (half of a 6 oz can)
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
6 ice cubes

method:

combine all and blend until very smooth. no ice chunks allowed!!


enjoy and then repeat. LOL.

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someone has even made youtube video of it. aahhh but nothing compares to the original. i guess you'll just have to visit montreal and go to that big orange to taste the real deal — though this version is pretty darn good as a substitute.

check out some other funky orange restos in the usa.