Get twice as much juice from a lemon
A warm lemon and the right cut — no juicer needed.
1
A cold lemon gives up little juice. Warm it for 10–15 seconds in the microwave or 2 minutes in warm water.
2
Roll it on the counter, pressing hard with your palm: the membranes inside burst.
3
Cut it lengthways rather than across — more segments open up.
4
Squeeze over a fork: push it into the flesh and twist as you squeeze the half. Catch the pips in your palm.