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Liquid nitrogen cocktail

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a magician make things disappear using smoke? Well, liquid nitrogen is kind of like that smoke, except it's so cold that it can freeze things instantly!

When people make a liquid nitrogen cocktail, they use this super cold liquid to chill their drink quickly, which makes it look really cool and foggy. It's sort of like when you blow hot breath onto a cold window and it fogs up.

But it's really important to remember that liquid nitrogen is not safe to drink on its own because it's so cold it can hurt your mouth or burn your skin! So, people have to use special tools and equipment to make sure the liquid nitrogen is safe to add to their cocktails.

It might seem fun and exciting to have a liquid nitrogen cocktail, but it's always important to be safe and smart when it comes to handling things like this. So always remember, never try to handle liquid nitrogen on your own without the help of an adult or a trained professional!
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