Canned martini found in student's lunchbox prompts police warning: ‘That is NOT juice'
A Georgia police department is reminding parents to double-check what they pack inside their kids’ lunchboxes after a student brought a canned, ready-to-drink martini cocktail to school.
“Say Twin… Before you send them babies off to school… CHECK. THE. LUNCHBOX,” the City of South Fulton Police Department wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “Because why are we getting reports of juice boxes sitting next to… Cutwater margaritas??”
The warning came with a photo of a child’s lunchbox that contained Doritos, snacks and a Cutwater Lemon Drop Martini, which has 11% alcohol, twice the ABV of most beers.
“That is NOT Capri Sun. That is NOT Apple Juice. That is a whole ‘Parent had a long night’ starter pack,” police said. “Now little Johnny done pulled up to 3rd period talking about: ‘Who want fruit snacks?’ knowing good and well he got a Lemon Drop Martini in the zipper pocket.”
Police emphasized that the incident should serve as a reminder for families to slow down during busy mornings. Their message, though playful, was direct: “TIGHTEN UP TWIN!”
The department also shared a simple checklist for parents: “Homework ✅ Lunch packed ✅ Alcoholic beverages ❌❌❌.”
They added one more guideline for anyone rushing through the morning routine: “If it says 12% ABV… it does NOT belong next to a PB&J.”
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