Post #561259 by CucamongaChango on Sat, Oct 23, 2010 2:33 PM

I was taught by a friend who grew up on a citrus farm how to pick limes, no matter what the season is.

First off, forget about color. What you're really looking for is the skin texture. Only pick limes that are smooth with little to no texture. Don't go for the biggest or the prettiest, just go for the smoothest. He said this means thin skin and more/better juice, and I've found that he's right.

His solution for when you couldn't find smooth limes?
Make a different drink.