How to Open a Wine Bottle with a Lighter (No Corkscrew Needed)

First, hold the wine bottle securely and grab a standard lighter. Tilt the bottle slightly and aim the flame at the area just below the cork, where the glass narrows. The key is to heat the neck evenly—move the lighter steadily rather than keeping it in one spot. As the glass warms, the air inside the neck expands gradually. This built-up pressure will gently push the cork upward, little by little.

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