How to Open a Shaken Soda

Shaken sodas are commonly made if it was accidentally dropped or from a shaken soda prank. Here is how to open a shaken soda without any trouble.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Soda Can

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    Use your finger to snap or flick the side of the can.
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    Turn the can a quarter turn & flick it again.
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    Repeat this six times.
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    Feel for the "pressure" on the container. If it feels hard, then wait until the pressure settles.
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    Slip your finger underneath the soda tab very carefully.
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    Lift up the tab slowly.
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    Wait for any "hisses" to slow down or stop.
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    Open the soda as normal.
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Method 2
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Soda Bottle

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    Feel for the "pressure" on the container. If it feels hard, it tells you how much dissolved carbon dioxide is trapped in there.
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    Get a good grip of the bottle body.
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    Turn the bottle cap slowly. Watch and monitor the amount of "fizz" that rises to the top.
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    Turn the cap all the way to open it fully.
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Updated: October 3, 2019
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Categories: Sodas and Fizzy Drinks
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