How do I get a cork out??

[Newtoit]

Anyone have any ideas on how to get a cork out of a bottle?? It's seems they all forgot the cork screw and just pushed them into the bottles or they were too drunk to figure out how to use it.

 

[NYCFlasks]

If memory serves me right, pour some ammonia into the bottle, just enough so the cork will float. Leave it a few days, and the cork should be soft and crumbly and will come out.

 

[carling]

I just jab it into little pieces with a coat hanger and shake'em out.

 

[Newtoit]

Thanks. I was trying to stab it to pieces with a piece of wire but was afraid of scratching the bottle. It seems every bottle has an annoying cork in it. I'll try the caustic chemical route, might be easier.
Thanks
Debbie

 

[madman]

JUST LEAVE IT IN THERE OR .....

 

[wolffbp]

Here's a neat little trick I learned... Take a plastic grocery bag, twist it up and insert it into the bottle. Once the bag is in, turn the bottle over so that the cork falls towards the mouth of the bottle. Next, blow into the bag and inflate it, twist it to keep the bag inflated and then quickly pull it out. Sometimes a little water helps. With practice you'll be popping corks out of bottles with ease and winning barroom bets! Go ahead, grab an empty wine bottle and a cork and give it a try.

 

[Newtoit]

Great idea!!! Might not have to pay for beer on Friday nights at the bar.
Thanks
Debbie

 

[LC]

Here is a video showing what wolffbp is instructing to do with a plastic bag .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL1ovAYtKuQ

 

[Newtoit]

Thanks LC. It really is a neat trick.
Debbie

 

[LC]

You are quite welcome Debbie .