How to open wine without a corkscrew?
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Wine is a frequent guest of any holiday, without which no friendly gatherings or large events can do. And often a problem arises in the form of a lack of a corkscrew. But don't give up, it's worth considering the most effective and popular ways to open a wine bottle.
Heating the bottle
Even a girl can open wine in 5 seconds if she uses one of the most common options. It is enough to heat the bottle, and the cork will literally fly out by itself without additional efforts, and so that the bottle does not break. There are two heating methods, and each is best considered in more detail.
Boiling water
Option for wine or champagne not from refrigerator. An effective technique that will help you achieve what you want without a spin. The principle of operation is ingeniously simple.
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You need to take a bottle pre-warmed to room temperature.
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Immerse the container in a pot filled with water, so that only the neck sticks out.
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Put the pan to boil.
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The result is due to the presence of air inside the wine bottle. When heated, it will begin to expand and gradually push out the obstacle that is on its way to the exit. As a result, when the glass warms up enough, the cork will come out of the bottle on its own.
The main advantage of this method is the gradual release of the cork from the bottle, which avoids injury or damage to objects in the surrounding space. The disadvantage is the impossibility of carrying out the procedure in the open air.
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And also, if you start heating a bottle that is too cold, it can crack.
Lighter
A good option for cigarette lovers is to open the cap with a standard lighter.To crank what you want, you will need to thoroughly warm up the neck of the bottle by running a lighter along the body and regularly scrolling the container. The procedure should be performed until the plug starts to rise.
The main advantages of the method include simplicity and speed. The lighter will not crack the glass, even if the material is pre-cooled. The downside is the need to use a towel, since the material becomes very hot during the heating process. To speed up the process, you should turn on the lighter at maximum power.
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Knocking out the cork
If you don't have a stove, pot, or lighter on hand, another reliable method can be used. Girls will love this method, as it will help open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew.
Here's what it takes.
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Take a bottle of wine.
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Gently tap on the bottom, observing the condition of the glass.
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Wrap a high-density cloth around the container so that only the neck remains.
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While holding the bottle and stopper with your finger, gently tap the bottom on a hard surface several times.
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The secret to obtaining the desired result is simple: under the air pressure inside, the cork will begin to rise. The pluses include:
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simplicity;
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the possibility of using the method by girls;
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availability.
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This technique is suitable for outdoor use if there is no corkscrew or other tools at hand to help uncork the bottle.
The disadvantage of this method is that with too strong impacts, the risk of breaking the glass increases.
Using a screw
With a long screw and a pair of pliers, you can also quickly and easily open the wine bottle and have a pleasant evening. With their help, it will turn out to make a homemade corkscrew, which will easily uncork the cork.
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To do this, you need to take pliers and a screw.
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Install the latter in the central part of the plug.
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Using a pair of pliers, gently and slowly screw the screw inward. In this case, it is necessary to leave 1 cm.
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At the end, it remains to grab the head of the screw with pliers, and pull it up sharply to get the cork. The advantages of the technique include ease of use and the absence of the need for huge efforts, which is ideal for girls who want to drink wine. The disadvantage is that you need a long and thin screw, which not everyone has at their disposal. A short screw will not work in this case, as it will ruin the cork.
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You can also use a bracket or a self-tapping screw.
Knife application
A simple way to easily get to the wine. It is enough to find a knife that many have at hand. When choosing a knife, preference should be given to narrow and sharp-pointed tools, which do not require much effort when using. The circuit is pretty simple.
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The bottle must be placed strictly vertically so that it stands perpendicular to the hard surface.
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Use a knife blade to make a small cut in the middle of the cork.
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The third stage involves the gradual introduction of the knife into the cork material by means of pressure.
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The procedure should be carried out until the point is visible through the glass. At the end, it remains to carefully rotate the knife in a circle, turning and pulling the plug upward. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity. The downside is that only a thin and narrow knife that can go through the neck is suitable for opening. You can also use a tool to crush the cork, but then it will take time to catch all the material out of the liquid.
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How to pull out with a nail?
You can open the bottle with a simple nail, which will help replace the corkscrew if you know the basic rules for using the technique. The method is suitable for both men and girls, because it does not require much effort. To achieve the desired result, you will need:
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get 3-4 long nails of small diameter;
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stick them in with a hammer so that the tip sticks out of the cork inside the bottle;
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clamp the container between the knees;
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holding the neck with your hand, pick up the nail heads with a nailer and pull it up.
The duration of uncorking the wine is 5-10 minutes, after which you can enjoy a pleasant drink. Nails are an excellent substitute for a corkscrew, and the technique itself is considered one of the safest. The downside is that not everyone has a nailer and nails at hand. In addition, it is not always possible to arrange parts on the same line.
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other methods
In addition to these methods, there are others that can also be used to open a bottle of wine. It is worth listing the most common life hacks.
Finger
An effective but rather difficult method that requires only a container of sparkling wine and a finger. To achieve the desired result, you will need:
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take a bottle for later opening;
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press the container with your free hand, fixing the bottom on a hard surface;
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press the cork with your finger.
After that, it remains to begin to put pressure on the material, which will gradually yield, and will go down. The advantage of the technique is that no other tools are required. Minus the need for a lot of physical effort, so the method is more suitable for men than for girls.
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The fairer sex should give preference not to a finger, but to a strong and solid object with a small diameter. For example, a highlighter or mascara is perfect.
Syringe and water
Another time consuming but very effective method that will require the use of a syringe and water both outdoors and at home. Here's what you need to do to remove the plug.
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Draw liquid into the syringe.
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Pierce the cork with a needle, pierce it several times and refill with water.
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Wait.
Surprisingly, when you manage to fill all the voids with water, the bottle will open on its own. And all again thanks to the pressure. The advantage of the method is its absolute safety, because you do not need to use a stove, lighter or hammer to achieve the result. The downside is the lack of a syringe in most cases.
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Paper clips
To carry out the procedure, you will need two paper clips, and this method is ideal for office corporate events, where such a stationery is always available. The circuit is pretty simple.
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You need to take two paper clips.
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Unbend them until you get a straight line, but at the same time leave one end bent.
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Slowly push in each paperclip, separating the neck and cork material.
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Expand the "tool" sharply so that the folded edges start to rest against the bottom of the cork.
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Twisting the steel segments, form a bridge at a height of 2 cm from the cork.
After that, it will remain with a fork, spoon or other means to sharply pull up to achieve pushing the cork out of the bottle. The advantage of the method is its convenience, as it is ideal for employees who decide to stay in the office or celebrate a holiday at work. The downside is the need for great physical effort, so the option is mainly suitable for men.
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Pump for bike
An effective and very unusual way to uncork a bottle of wine if there is no corkscrew nearby. This often happens both outdoors and at home. All that is needed is a conventional pump with the provided nozzle in the form of a thin and long needle.
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Take a pump and a bottle of wine.
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Stick the nozzle into the cork, aiming at the center.
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Fill bottle with extra air.
Under pressure (everything is simple again), the cork will literally jump out of the bottle, and the wine will be opened. The method is ideal for representatives of the beautiful half of humanity.
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The disadvantage is insecurity, as there is a high likelihood of glass cracking.
Lace
A proven option that will help you quickly get to the cherished liquid and continue the holiday. For the procedure, you will need a strong rope or tight cord, which will become the main tool.
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First, you need to tie a tight and large knot from the rope.
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Then, using an awl or knitting needle, make a hole in the central part of the plug. If necessary, you can use other means at hand.
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The third step involves pushing the string into the bottle through the drilled hole. In this case, the knot should be at the bottom and abut against the cork. It is important that it is large and not able to quickly slip into the hole in the following steps.
Next, it remains to sharply pull the lace up so that it pulls the cork behind it. The advantage of the technique is the absence of the need for an impressive effort. In addition, the method is quite safe, since the likelihood that the bottle will break is very small. Minus is time. The technique will require several minutes, which will take to form the knot and then push it into the neck.
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To speed up the process, make the knot wide. Then the rope will not go back through the hole, and the cork will go up without much difficulty.
Drill
A non-standard option for everyone who does not have a corkscrew at hand, but has a drill. With its help, it will be possible to quickly and efficiently uncork the bottle and continue the celebration. The scheme is simple.
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You will need to take a drill, pick up a drill, preferring a narrow and long model.
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Next, you need to carefully place the drill in the central part of the cork.
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After that, it is necessary to clamp the bottle between the knees, run the drill, and carefully drill the hole halfway, without reaching the edge.
The last step involves pulling out the drill bit sharply, which will pull the cork material along with it. Life hack does not require special knowledge and skills, therefore it will take no more than 1 minute to uncork the container. The downside is the unsafe use of a drill.
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Plastic bottle
A good option and quite common, since plastic bottles can be found even at a picnic. To use the technique, you will need:
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take an already filled or fill a plastic bottle with water;
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squeeze a bottle of wine between your knees, setting it with the neck down;
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tap the plastic on the bottom of the glass container.
When carrying out the procedure, it is important to monitor how the plug moves. As soon as it comes out halfway, it remains to pull it forward, gripping the material with your fingers or forceps, if there are any nearby. The advantages of the technique include simplicity and affordability, since any plastic container filled with liquid can be used to open the bottle. The downside is the need to track the movement of the cork so that the wine does not spill.
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Sharp object
The last and rather extravagant way is the use of sharp instruments. The peculiarity of the technique is that it will require a quick and accurate blow to cut off the neck, therefore, in the absence of experience, it is better to give preference to other options. The scheme is simple.
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First, it is worth determining the weak point of the glass bottle. It is usually located where the seam meets the neck.
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Next, you should hold the container with your free hand at a slight angle so that later the wine does not spill during the impact.
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The last step involves using the blunt side of the blade, which will need to hit hard and hard at the weak point of the glass container.
After that, it will remain to enjoy wine at home or in nature. The advantage of the method is its uniqueness. Cutting off the neck will turn into a real performance. The downside is that the method is quite dangerous, and if you move carelessly, there is a high probability of injury with a knife or glass shards.
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