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How To Open A Bottle of Champagne The RightISH Way {VIDEO}

Author Aimee Thomas
A view of the Champagne Flutes at A Dinner with Rick Bayless and Daniela Soto-Innes part of the Bank of America Dinner series curated by Chefs Club at Hôtel Plaza Athénée on October 14, 2016 in New York City.

Champagne is the drink of celebration and occasions, but opening a bottle can be tricky. It’s easy to get carried away when popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly and end up with a sticky mess all over the floor. And honestly, that’s a party foul because any wasted champagne is an issue for me! So don’t worry! I’m here to help you open a bottle of champagne the correctISH way so that you can avoid any embarrassing moments next time your friends come over for celebratory drinks.

Before we cover the right way to OPEN champagne, let’s talk about what NOT to do:

  1. Don’t shake it! I don’t care what you’ve seen in the movies or in the locker rooms!
  2. Do NOT aim it at anyone. I’m not kidding that thing FLYS out of there like a bullet.
  3. Do not twist it too hard. You don’t want some of the cork falling into the bottle.

How to open a bottle of champagne the right way:

  1. Chill first – Before attempting to open your bottle, make sure it’s well chilled first; until they reach between 40-45 degrees.
  2. Place a towel/napkin over top (I forgot to use one in the video) of your bottle before uncorking; this helps contain any pieces of cork that may fly out.
  3. Grip firmly & twist slowly. Slow and steady wins the race! Slowly twist off its cork; you should hear a soft “kiss” sound once it’s fully opened and then just lift off gently from there!

Opening a bottle of bubbly can be intimidating for some people who maybe have never tried it before – but practice makes perfect. And you know what I’m going to say… there is always a reason to celebrate so always keep a bottle of champagne in your fridge. Cheers! Enjoy responsibly 😉

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

What’s Your Song? The Top First Dance Songs for 2023

It’s wedding season! That means it’s time to get everything together for the big day. Whether you already have a song in mind that unlocks special memories, or if you’re still searching for your perfect first dance song we got you covered.

Planning your wedding can be exciting but it is most definitely an overwhelming process. One of the most important decisions you will make is what song you want to play for your first dance together as a married couple. (EEEEK) While some couples already have a special song in mind, others may not be sure where to start their search for the perfect first dance tune. Let’s take a look at how to choose the perfect first dance song for your wedding.

The tempo of your first dance song is one of the most important. Do you want something slow and romantic or upbeat and energetic? Do you want classic rock, country, pop, or maybe something else entirely? Again, it really depends on what kind of music both you and your honey enjoy listening to together or what songs mean something to you.

Scroll down and listen to the list we put together for the top wedding songs of 2023. When you’re listening ask yourself if the song makes you and your honey feel something special.

Remember that it doesn’t have to be a traditionally popular choice.

Choosing your first dance can be stressful but it doesn’t have to be there are so many choices out there. Hopefully, our list gives you some ideas of where to start when picking out “your song.” There are classics like Elvis Presley, and Etta James and music from today like Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé, Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Justin Bieber. One of them will help set you up perfectly for your big day.

  • 15) Christina Perri - A Thousand Years

  • 14) Etta James - At Last

  • 13) John Legend - All Of Me

  • 12) James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go

  • 11) Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up

  • 10) Train - Marry Me

  • 9) Nora Jones - Come Away With Me

  • 8) Michael Buble - Everything

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUJIbXN0WY

  • 7) Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love

  • 6) Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight

  • 5) Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

  • 4) Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

  • 3) Adele - One and Only

  • 2) Ed Sheeran & Beyonce - Perfect

  • 1) Adele - To Make You Feel My Love

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