Champagne is one of the chummiest drinks, usually reserved for special toasts and important occasions. In fact, even if you do not have a special occasion to celebrate, you can make any occasion memorable by a toasting a glass of good champagne. The bubbling refresher ideally compliments all the meals, adding to their flavor. Thus, sipping champagne with your companions or loved ones is surely a treat, relaxing you to the core.
However, many people find opening the Champagne bottle, a dreadful task. In case you are also reluctant to do the same, we have provided the procedure of opening champagne, without hurting your guests. Of course, you get to impress the lady you have been eyeing for a long time in the party! So, don’t wait, go on; your special evening is just a ‘pop’ away.
- To begin with, remove the foil from the cork.
- Untwist the wire cage securing the cork.
- Wrap the bottle's neck and cork with the help of a dish towel.
- Angle the bottle away from everyone, to save any spilling.
- With the towel on, hold the cork and gently untwist.
- Continue untwisting the cork till the time it is loose, or hold the cork in place and twist the bottle itself.
- Slowly displace the cork out of the bottle's neck, listening for the pop.
- Pour into glasses and serve chilled.
Tips & Warnings
- Keep glasses nearby, ready to catch the foam and to avoid any spilling.
