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c/chefsdylant31dylant315h ago

Unpopular opinion: Quick heat on citrus before juicing.

Called it pointless before. Now I swear by it for bars and kitchens.
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stellamoore
Honestly, warming up fruit seems like a waste of time. It can change the taste and make the juice bitter. Cold citrus gives a fresher flavor that's better for drinks. Plus, who wants to wait for a microwave when you can just roll it on the counter? Old school methods work fine without messing with the fruit's natural state.
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scott.luna
My bartender friend does 10 seconds in the microwave. He says it gets way more juice out. I thought it was dumb until I saw the results.
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barbaratorres
Microwaving citrus actually helps a lot. I tried it and got way more juice out. Now I use this trick whenever I make drinks.
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