How to Saber Champagne in Slow Motion

Sabering Champagne has always been swathed in a sheath of unobtainium. This is most likely because not all of us have a sword just lying around. Here’s how to saber Champagne with something we all have access to: a butter knife.

Never underestimate the power of basic kitchen utensils.

How to Saber Champagne (Slow Motion)

Step by Step Guide to Saber Champagne

• 1 Chill Champagne to reduce pressure –we put the bottles in the freezer for one hour
• 2 Completely remove Champagne foil
• 3 Reposition cage carefully to first lip
• 4 Choose Your saber –we used a spoon and a butter knife
• 5 Hold Champagne at 45° angle
• 6 Slide saber in a smooth motion along the seam of bottle

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Tips on the Saber Method Follow sage advice and be certain that your bottles are ice cold. Champagne is under seven atmospheres of pressure and heat increases pressure. A failed attempt may involve exploding bottles… which would be lame on multiple fronts.
 
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