You're Screwed! - 9 Unusual Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
It takes the average person less than ten seconds to open a wine bottle with a corkscrew.
But what if you find yourself stranded on a desert island (or worse, someone’s house who doesn’t drink) with a bottle of your favorite Burgundy? Is there hope? Can you open wine without a corkscrew, or needlessly suffer in silence (and sobriety)?
Fear not. Below are 9 unusual – but extremely effective – ways how to open wine without a corkscrew…
"MacGyver Method" Using pliers to open without a corkscrew. - Image Source news.com.au
Got a toolbox? Great. Grab a pair of pliers and a screw. The screw should be a least 4 inches long and the greater the distance between screw threads, the better (provides more grip in the cork).
Step 1: Place the screw into the cork until it’s roughly half an inch sticking out. Be careful not to go too deep to where it goes all the way through the cork and taints the wine.
Step: Gently use the pliers to pull out the screw. Alternatively, use the back end of a hammer to pull the screw out. Voila you now have open wine without a corkscrew!
Mommie Dearest - Coat hanger method how to open wine without a corkscrew - Image Source MovieFone
Corn holders are a great way to open wine without a corkscrew
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Top 9 Ways - How to Open Wine Without A Corkscrew
#1 - The Tree Method
Wrap a towel around the base of the bottle. Then firmly hit the base of the bottle against a tree, wall or any other flat, hard surface. Each hit pushes the wine against the cork, and eventually pushes the cork out.#2 - Dropkick Burgundies
This method of opening wine without a real corkscrew may seem a little wild, but it can work as long as you don't drop the wine bottle! Place the wine bottle upside down and hold it between your knees. Repeatedly strike the base with your shoe until the cork is roughly halfway out. Then remove the cork by hand. This method works with sparkling wines, too; just be sure to let it sit at least ten minutes before fully removing the cork, or be prepared to get a wine bath in the process!#3 - The MacGyver Method
"MacGyver Method" Using pliers to open without a corkscrew. - Image Source news.com.au#4 - The Archimedes Effect
The ancient Greek philosopher Archimedes once boasted “Give me a place to stand and a lever long enough, and I will move the world.” Our aspirations aren’t quite as ambitious. But the concept of fulcrums still applies. For this method, take a small paring knife or pocket knife (Swiss Army knives work too, but then, they usually have corkscrews. You don’t have a Swiss Army knife around, do you?). Gently work the knife around the edge of the cork. Don’t push down too hard; you’re trying to slide the blade around the cork, not through it. Once the blade is past the cork, begin working the blade back and forth. This will loosen the cork, allowing you to pull it out by hand. Mommie Dearest - Coat hanger method how to open wine without a corkscrew - Image Source MovieFone#5 - The Mommie Dearest Method
If you’ve seen “Mommie Dearest” you’ll get the reference. If not, watch the movie. It’s worth it. For this method of how to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew you’ll need a wire hanger. Bend the tip of the hanger back about 30 degrees so it looks like a fish hook. Then slide the wire down alongside the cork, and rotate it roughly 90 degrees so the hook sinks into the cork’s bottom. Then pull the wire up. You can use pliers or by hand (but use a towel or gloves to protect yourself).#6 - The Knot’s Landing Method
Remember the Dropkick Burgundy method? Well, if your shoes have laces, here’s another way to get a wine bottle open without a bottle opener: tie a knot at the end of your lace and push it down the side of the cork. Then oh-so-gently pull the lace – and the cork – out. If the lace keeps popping out, tie a larger knot and try again. Corn holders are a great way to open wine without a corkscrew
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