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Champagne stirrer

A champagne stirrer is a special tool used to stir and mix champagne without causing it to fizz and spill over. It's like a long stick with a tiny spoon on the end, and it's made of metal or plastic.

When you open a bottle of champagne, there is a lot of carbon dioxide gas trapped inside. This gas is what gives the champagne its famous bubbles and fizz. When you pour champagne into a glass, the bubbles start to escape and create a foam on top. This foam can make it hard to mix the champagne if you want to add fruit or other flavors.

That's where the champagne stirrer comes in. Instead of using a regular spoon or stirrer, which can cause the champagne to fizz even more, you can use a special champagne stirrer. This stirrer has a tiny spoon that allows you to mix in fruit or flavorings without stirring up too much of the carbon dioxide gas.

So, the next time you want to add some strawberries or other fruit to your champagne, grab a champagne stirrer and mix away!
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