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Opening a champagne bottle (or any sparkling wine) is a festive event, but can actually be tricky if you haven't done it before. Watch and learn how to open a champagne bottle with no mess.
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00:00It's party time! Bring out the bubbly!
00:04Chill in an ice-water bucket.
00:11Dry with a dish towel to get a firm grip.
00:17Heal off the foil.
00:20Angle the bottle at 45 degrees and grip the neck so your thumb is pressing firmly on the cork.
00:24Twist open the wire cage, but keep your thumb in that cork.
00:28Rotate the champagne bottle until the cork pops.
00:31Pour the champagne into flutes.
00:34Careful not to spill! Aww, it's okay.
00:42Cheers! Champagne!
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