Whether it's making lemon bars, fruity drinks, or adding a bright note of flavor to a recipe, a citrus juicer is a must in the kitchen. There's a wide range to choose from, whether it's a manual citrus juicer or an electric appliance. Here are some citrus juicers to consider.
Breville Die-Cast Citrus Press
Breville USA
Yes, it's on the pricey side (at around $150), but this beautifully designed juicer is eye candy on any kitchen counter, and plenty of thoughtful features make it worth the expense. The juicing cone is designed to accommodate all sizes of citrus fruit, and 2 interchangeable strainers allow you to control the amount of pulp that gets into your juice. The motor doesn't begin until a piece of fruit is on the cone and the juicing arm is lowered to the proper amount of pressure, and the spout flips up after juicing to avoid drips.
Waring Pro Professional Citrus Juicer
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This sleek, heavy-duty electric juicer can handle everything from tiny limes to big grapefruit. Pulp gets caught in a removable strainer, and a spout allows you to juice right into a glass or measuring cup. The juicer can adjust for both left- and right-handed users. $99.
KitchenAid Citrus Juicer Attachment
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If you've already got a KitchenAid Stand Mixer there's no need to invest in another appliance to juice citrus fruits. The KitchenAid Citrus Juicer attachment uses the power of your stand mixer to easily extract the juice, while a strainer basket catches the pulp and seeds. Note: Some users suggest instead to use a colander set into the stand mixer bowl, since the small strainer basket quickly fills with seeds and pulp. $25.
Amco 2-in-1 Squeezer
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A simple, dual-sided center plate allows you to juice both lemons and limes in this basic handheld juicer. Just cut the fruit in half, put it in the gadget, and give it a squeeze. Pulp and seeds are caught in the built-in strainer. The process requires a little elbow grease, but for juicing some lime into guacamole or a lemon or two for a marinade, it's easy and no-fuss. $19.
Chef'n Juicester
Chef'n Corporation
Inexpensive and cute as a button, this juicer/reamer has two different sizes of reamers, a double strainer and and anti-skid base. Juice is dispensed into a measuring cup marked with both standard and metric measurements. $15.95.
