These three easy tricks use common household items to open a bottle of wine.
I also know that the corkscrew can often go missing at the most unfortunate times.
For that reason, you wont find any flame or fire recommendations here.
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To use this method, remove the foil around the top of the bottle to reveal the cork.
Insert a key into the cork at a 45-degree angle.
Use your thumb to rotate the key, while also pulling up a bit as you go.
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With each turn, the cork should work its way up the bottle.
Remove any foil wrapping and insert the needle all the way through the cork.
The pressure should move the corkscrew up with each pump.
Its advisable to have someone hold the bottle while you pump, for extra stabilization.
Once theres enough room, finish pulling the cork out with your hand.
As with the other tricks, remove any foil wrapping around the cork.
Next, insert the screw into the middle of the cork.
Next, grab a sturdy fork, insert the prongs under the head of the screw and pull up.
Be sure to pull straight up and not apply force to the bottle.
