Michigan Child Accidentally Gets Drunk At Outback Steakhouse

At a Livonia Outback Steakhouse, a 12-year-old boy was mistakenly served a strawberry daiquiri laced with rum, leaving him feeling... unwell.

Livonia, Michigan

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Kid Accidently Gets Drunk At Outback

According to the young preteen, he immediately sensed something was wrong as his supposedly virgin beverage didn't taste quite right. Unbeknownst to him, the daiquiri contained alcohol, and he unknowingly took several sips before experiencing adverse effects.

The boy described feeling a "funny feeling," including a headache and racing heart, prompting his family to intervene. Upon confirming the bartender's error, the restaurant swiftly apologized and waived the bill.

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What Did Outback Say About The Accident?

Outback corporate addressed the incident, expressing gratitude that the child didn't suffer serious harm and affirming their commitment to rectify the situation. The statement read, "We take this situation very seriously and are thankful that the child involved was not seriously harmed. We have taken the appropriate disciplinary action and all our bar and staff has been retrained."

As a precautionary measure, the family took the boy to the hospital, where he received treatment and was advised to rest. Regrettably, the following day, the young boy experienced his first hangover, confirming the inadvertent consumption of alcohol.