Choosing a Citrus Juicer

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At my mom's last week, I wanted to make up batches of Fizzy Minted Lemonade and Lime Rickeys and was pleased to discover that she still was in possession of the sturdy old Oster citrus juicer I remember from my youth. She got it when I was a kid at an estate sale, and she guesses it's probably from the 1950s or 1960s. Despite its age, the juicer performed beautifully, never straining under the pressure of my hand, and completely extracting every last bit of tangy liquid. It made me realize how important it is to have a decent citrus juicer, whether it's for whipping up a batch of lemon squares or a pitcher of margaritas or lemonade. While my mom's beloved Oster is no longer made, there are plenty of juicers to choose from at all prices, and I've rounded up five of the best citrus juicers currently on the market. I for one, covet the Breville Juicer, right. It seems sturdy enough that in a few decades, I might even catch my own daughter making lemonade with it.