How To Open a Bottle Of Champagne
- December 28, 2008
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The trick is to pop the cork with style and flair—and without creating a dangerous projectile.
You Will Need
- A cold bottle of champagne
- A towel
- A bucket of ice water
- Salt (table or rock)
Step 1: Make sure bottle is chilled
Champagne is best opened when very cold, so make sure you’re working with a well-chilled bottle. 43 to 48 degrees is ideal.
Put the bottle in a champagne bucket full of ice. To speed up the chilling process, add cold water and a little salt.
Step 2: Dry bottle & point cork
Dry off the bottle so you can get a good grip, and point the cork away from people.
Step 3: Peel foil wrapper
Peel off the foil wrapper, keeping the wire cage intact.
Step 4: Grip bottle
Loosely grip the bottle’s neck, placing your thumb on top of the cork.
Step 5: Untwist wire cage
Begin untwisting the wire cage, keeping your finger (or palm) firmly over the cork.
Drape a towel over the bottle’s cork and neck for added protection.
Step 6: Twist bottle & pull down
Don’t twist the cork at all. Keeping a good grip on the cork, and the bottle at a 45-degree angle, twist the fat part of the bottle as you pull the bottle down.
Step 7: Pop and pour
When you hear the tell-tale soft pop, you’re home free—pour away!
A study has shown that consuming moderate amounts of champagne may help the brain cope with the trauma of a stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.
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Comments (6)
Interesting. I always twisted the cork instead of the bottle.
over 3 years ago by kpfingaz
Did you know, all champagne wire cages require exactly 6 half turns to become undone. Also, what's gained in the ears is lost in the taste so if you care about taste over flare - avoid the pop.
over 3 years ago by michael
very cool!
over 3 years ago by chadkali
Simply brilliant work, thanks
over 2 years ago by chandiwicks
wonderful, thanks man
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over 2 years ago by mobile
I also found some other interesting ways http://howtohacklife101.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-open-beer-bottle-without-bottle.html
10 months ago by Bob_Schwartz
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