How to cut a lime for drinks

Lime slices that will stay on the rim. Simple

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This is a lime. Used for drinks. I like to use mine for gin and tonics. But you have many options for this citrusy fruit.

This is a lime. Used for drinks. I like to use mine for gin and tonics. But you have many options for this citrusy fruit.

Cut both ends off

Cut both ends off

Cut straight down the middle

Cut straight down the middle

Cut into lime halfway through the "flesh" running the longways . This will allow slices of lime to pinch your glass.

Cut into lime halfway through the "flesh" running the longways . This will allow slices of lime to pinch your glass.

Cut slices. Any width you like.

Cut slices. Any width you like.

And you are done. Tip: Enhance your beverage by running the lime all the way around the rim of the glass. .

  • Lime/s
  • Knife
  • Cutting board