Steer clear of dry or past-their-prime citrus with these pro tips.

Plus, discover how to coax more juice out of an under-ripe lime.

Fresh Persian limes are prized for their extremely juicy flesh.

woman squeezing lime juice into glass of water

Credit:Getty Images / Mint Images

Thats because limes dont ripen any further once they are picked.

Keep them refrigerated until youre ready to squeeze or feature them in drinks or dishes.

To coax out more juice of a lime that might not be fully ripe, Brekke recommends: