Get ready to impress your guests on December 31. There are several theories behind the origins of Champagne sabering (aka lopping off the tip of the Champagne bottle’s neck with a sword or knife.) ...

Sabering champagne is a dramatic way to celebrate, but technique matters. Here’s a safe, step-by-step guide to opening a ...

Although it is said to originate from Napoleon Bonaparte’s victory celebrations, the art of sabering — or sabrage, said with Gallic zeal — is now regularly practiced by sommeliers at luxury hotels, ...

Hold the base of the bottle with your non-dominant hand, placing your thumb securely in the punt (the dimple at the bottom) for stability. Tilt the bottle upward at a 30–45° angle, pointing it away ...

You’ve seen it done in movies, on TV and maybe in person. But anyone with a longish knife and a cold bottle of bubbly can win major drama points by sabering a bottle of Champagne at the stroke of ...

Keep the bottle of Champagne at a 45-degree angle and turn the bottle, not the cork. There should be a fizzle, but no pop.

It's the new year, so let's pop some bubbly! But, not the traditional way. You're about to see champagne opened with a saber...and a wine glass! It's a visual experience, but there is a legend behind ...

With the quick whip of a saber, you can open a bottle of champagne. Saberage may look like a cool party trick but it can sometimes lead to disaster. A bottle of champagne generally has about twice the ...

It's easier than it looks (but you should still take some precautions). Although it is said to originate from Napoleon Bonaparte’s victory celebrations, the art of sabering — or sabrage, said with ...