Lemonade is a soft drink. It is believed to have been invented by Italian monks in the 17th century. And in 1767, the Englishman Joseph Priestley managed to dissolve carbon dioxide in water. Thanks to this discovery, at the beginning of the 19th century, Jacob Schwepp's company launched the production of carbonated bottled lemonade. We love this drink even today, but it can be difficult to uncork the bottle, especially if you have to do it in "field" conditions.
Instructions
Step 1
Lemonade is usually bottled in plastic and glass bottles ranging from 0.33 to 2 liters, which are hermetically sealed with corks. This is necessary for the safety of the drink, its protection from contamination, oxidation and contamination by microorganisms, as well as for convenience during transportation. Original plugs are a kind of counterfeit protection. In addition, plastic and crown caps are highly reliable, which makes it difficult to open bottles.
Step 2
Depending on the type of bottle, corks for lemonade are produced in two types: twisting (screw) and metal, in the form of a "crown" with a corrugated edge, which are called crown corks. Screw caps made of plastic and metal are usually not difficult to open. Although there are little tricks here. If suddenly the cork does not lend itself to you in any way, pry it off with something from below. As soon as air gets inside, the bottle will open without problems.
Step 3
Crown caps can be easily uncorked using special openers. They are available in various shapes and modifications: mechanical and automatic, conventional and in the form of gadgets that you can always carry with you.
Step 4
But there are situations when there is no opener at hand. Then "folk" means come to the rescue. Craftsmen can open a bottle of lemonade with a key, wedding ring, knife or bottle on bottle. In this case, it is necessary to use a "handy" object, prying the cork from the bottom, and pull it up.
Step 5
You can use a regular sheet of paper as an opener. It is better if the paper is thick. Fold the page neatly in half, then in half again, and a few more times until the sheet turns into a small rectangle with tight edges (remember to iron the fold lines with your fingers when folding the page). Then, pry off the cork with the edge of the folded sheet. If you cannot open the bottle the first time, do not be upset, a little patience, and the cork will give in.
Step 6
Be careful when opening a glass lemonade bottle in any way. One awkward movement, and the neck can break off, injuring you, and the shard can be inside the bottle.
