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The $10 Kitchen Tool I’ve Been Using on Repeat This Summer

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It’s the height of the summer, which means it’s peak lemonade season. If you’re trying your hand at making a batch of homemade lemonade like we did , then you’re going to need a trusty citrus juicer. Personally, I’m a huge fan of citrus-forward recipes and drinks all year round, and as a college student living in a small apartment (with an equally small budget), I have to be strategic about the kitchen gadgets I buy and store. That’s why I love the Good Grips Small Citrus Juicer from OXO — at just $9.99, it’s affordable, compact, easy to use, and will be your go-to tool for summer!

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The juicer is designed to be incredibly efficient, and it definitely delivers on that promise. The reamer shape is made for maximum juice extraction, the reamer dish stacks securely onto the 2.5-ounce cup for stability while juicing, and there’s a built-in strainer to weed out seeds and pulp. Since the two parts can be disassembled, they easily fit into the top rack of the dishwasher for simple cleanup.

One feature I love about this juicer is its drip-free pour spout, which allows me to pour the lemon juice straight into my pan, cocktail shaker, or lemonade pitcher without worrying about spillage. It also has easy-to-read measurement markings, which is especially helpful when you’re pouring an exact amount of lemon or lime juice into a drink or a dish . There are markings for tablespoons, cups, milliliters, and ounces (up to two and a half), so you can follow just about any recipe without needing to do unit conversions in your head.

While this OXO juicer has plenty of great attributes, the thing that sold me on it is how compact it is. Since it’s just a few inches, it takes up very little storage real estate and can be stored in a drawer, cabinet, or even the pantry. Because it’s so small, it doesn’t take up much counter space while I’m cooking and can be, ahem, squeezed into a crowded dishwasher without a problem. This makes my cramped apartment life so much easier, and it’s one less item I have to worry about jamming up the kitchen drawer!

And since this juicer is BPA free, it’s totally safe for your food and beverages, which means you can sip your lemonade with peace of mind. So put that old handheld citrus squeezer aside, snag the Good Grips Small Juicer for just $9.99, and whip yourself up a refreshing, citrusy drink.

Buy: OXO Good Grips Small Citrus Juicer , $9.99

Phoebe Sklansky

Editorial Intern, Kitchn Commerce Team

Phoebe is the Editorial Intern for the Kitchn Commerce team. You can usually find her crafting a charcuterie board or making the most out of her tiny apartment kitchen. She is a student at Vanderbilt and is based out of Nashville and New York.

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