Keep the bottle of Champagne at a 45-degree angle and turn the bottle, not the cork. There should be a fizzle, but no pop.

Pushing the cork into the bottle is the best way to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. You can also use a lighter, a shoe, or even a bike pump.

I peel off the little plastic seal affixed to the top of the bottle, toss it out, place the cap back on, and squeeze away.

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