# Citrus Slice Squeezers The Lime Pocket Allows You to Spritz Juice Without Getting Sticky Fingers By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-pocket References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Lime_pocket--Kitchen--Home.html) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/) A cocktail party is generally a classy affair, and you'll want to keep clean hands for a number of reasons. The Lime Pocket is a clever little culinary implement that prevents those frustratingly [sticky fingers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-ring) that you get when you go to [spritz your drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funkin-spritz). Designed by [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments-becoming), the product has been made from thin and highly flexible silicone material, molded loosely to the shape of a single slice of a citrus fruit. A full set of Lime Pockets can be combined to create a complete sphere. The shape is perfect for inserting a lime or a small lemon or orange wedge inside, enabling you to hold it without having to touch the succulent edible. With the Lime Pocket on, you can squeeze a few sour drops into your drink and then slot it over the rim of the glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Silicone Culinary Implements:** There is opportunity for the creation of innovative culinary tools made of silicone material. - **Hand-free Juicing:** Disruptive innovation can come from creating products that allow for hands-free juicing of citrus fruits. - **Cocktail Decor:** There is room for innovation in the area of cocktail garnishes and decor, such as with the Lime Pocket product. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Culinary Tools and Equipment:** Companies in the culinary tools and equipment industry can create more innovative products by exploring uses of silicone material and hand-free juicing. - **Beverage and Cocktail:** The Lime Pocket and similar products can create new opportunities in the cocktail garnish and decor industry. - **Food Service Equipment:** Manufacturers of food service equipment can explore innovative ways of integrating hands-free juicing technology into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vitamin-Packed Citrus Juicers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citring-one.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Cocktail Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-cocktail-set.md) - [Misty Mimosa-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimosa-maker.md) - [Freeze-Dried Cocktail Garnishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixologists-garden.md) - [Cold-Pressed Cocktail Citrus Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldpress-foods.md) - [Aromatic Citrus Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuice.md) - [Fruit-Squeezing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressa-bottle.md) - [Pocket-Sized Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-of-paradise.md) - [Punch Cocktail Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinx-drinkx.md)