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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Off the edge of the glass to make it easier for the drinker to retrieve. Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Bartender To cut a lime, start by cutting off the ends so that you have a flat surface to work with. Then, cut the lime in half lengthwise. Place one half cut-side down on the cutting board and cut it in half again lengthwise. Finally, cut the lime crosswise into thin slices. This will give you small, uniform pieces of lime that are easy to muddle or use as a garnish in your cocktails. Advertisement Peeling stickers off the rind of your lime will make it easier to cut and juice. Remove any stickers from the peel of the lime before you start cutting it.[14] Let your lime sit on its side on a cutting board. Hold it firmly with your non-dominant hand, keeping your fingers away from the center of your lime.[15] Use a short, sharp knife to cut the lime in half. Keep your cut at the widest point of the lime.[16]If you don't cut the lime at the widest point, it will be more difficult to squeeze out the juice later. Hold the lime with the pointy end toward your palm and the flesh facing toward your bowl. Squeeze firmly to express the juice from the lime. Rotate the lime half a turn in your hand and squeeze again to get the rest of the juice.[17]You can also use a glass, shaker, or measuring cup to collect your lime juice. If you're making a drink like limeade or margaritas, you can even squeeze it right into the pitcher. to juice the lime if you don't want to use your hands. If you want to avoid getting lime juice on your hands or in open cuts, use a citrus press to juice your lime halves. Place the flesh of the fruit down toward the juicer holes. Then, squeeze the juicer down until the handles come together.[18]Citrus presses are available from most kitchen and home goods stores, as well as online. If you got any seeds or unwanted pulp in your lime juice, pour it through a fine mesh strainer. This will remove any unwanted flesh and seeds and get your juice ready to use.[19]Filtering isn't necessary. Lime pulp is safe to consume. Filtering just gives you a smoother finish if you're mixing your lime juice into a cocktail or recipe.Advertisement Ask
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