Homemade lime juice is unbelievably refreshing and easy to make in a blender to use in recipes, including smoothies, cocktails, cakes and sauces. Learn how to get the most juice from your limes. Store it easily in the refrigerator or as ice cubes. Fresh lime juice boosts immunity, eyes, skin and digestion.
Microwave a lime one at a time for 20 seconds to make it juicier.
6 limes
Roll limes under your hand on the counter or a dish to break the fluid cells in the surface of the lime rind to release more juice.
Slice a lime lengthwise instead of cross-wise to extract the juice from the two sides by using the tool of your choice.
Juice in a Blender (make lime juice concentrate)
You can microwave and roll 6 limes similarly to create optimum juice levels. Then wash limes, peel most of peel and pith off.
6 limes
Chop the limes roughly and place into a blender.
Add 1 cup of water to blender, and blend until cloudy. Some intact pieces can remain.
1 cup water
Pour the mixture through a strainer, pressing on mixture with a spoon to collect all the juices. Makes 1 cup of concentrate; twice as strong as bottled lime juice.
Video
Notes
How much juice is in one lime? 2 tablespoons, 1 ounce or 30 ml.How much juice in six limes? ¾ cupStorage. Lime juice can be refrigerated for 3 days, then it becomes separated and bitter. Lime juice can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.Make Healthy Limeade. Simply blend up 2 cups of water, ½ cup this homemade lime juice, and 1 to 2 peeled soft white pears. Serve over ice!Save lime peels, dry them in a 200 F oven for 1 hour and add 1 or 2 dried peels to any cup of tea to boost its nutritional value.