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How to Get a Broken Cork Out of a Wine Bottle
Let's say you're opening a bottle of wine with a corkscrew and the cork breaks before its out. It's possible to get a broken cork out of a wine bottle. Even if you can't quite get the cork out, you can still get the wine out.
Things You'll Need
- Corkscrew
- Wooden spoon or screwdriver
- Cheesecloth or coffee filter
- String or a rubberband
- Decanter or another container
Instructions
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Unscrew the corkscrew from the cork.
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Try screwing the corkscrew into the cork again. Screw it in about a half-dozen times until it feels like it has a good grip.
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Pull the cork out gently. If you're lucky it should come out like a whole cork. If it doesn't work after a couple tries, or it breaks up, go on to the next step.
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Push the broken cork into the bottle. Use the handle of a wood spoon or screwdriver or something like that. Do it gently so the wine doesn't splash.
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Place a filter like a cheesecloth or a coffee filter over a decanter or pitcher or another container that can hold the wine.
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Fasten the filter with string or a rubber band.
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Pour the wine through the filter slowly. The filter will catch any pieces of cork that are floating in the wine.
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Drink up. You'll want to finish it because the cork is still stuck in the bottle.
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