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Bottle opener
A lever tool used to remove crown caps from beer, cider and some mixer bottles.
What it's for: Opening capped bottles — needed for any beer, cider or mixer-bottle-based cocktail.
Don't have one?
The edge of a sturdy spoon, a key, or the cap of another bottle can lever a cap off in a pinch.
No effect on the drink itself — purely about getting the bottle open safely.
⚠ Avoid anything that could slip suddenly under pressure — grip firmly and lever away from your hand and face.
Buying guidance
A solid, one-piece metal opener with a comfortable grip is less likely to slip than a thin novelty one.