A corporate Christmas party in turned into a medical emergency after a guest’s stomach was ruptured by a liquid nitrogen cocktail prepared by a celebrity chef performing a dramatic “cryo-show,” according to reports. The 38-year-old man, identified as Sergey, was encouraged to drink the theatrical beverage while it was still visibly misting from liquid nitrogen — a substance that creates eye-catching effects but can be dangerous if not fully evaporated. Video circulated online shows him taking a sip before recoiling in pain and collapsing as thick vapor billowed from his mouth.
Emergency responders rushed Sergey to a hospital, where doctors determined that the liquid nitrogen rapidly expanded into gas inside his digestive tract, causing his stomach to rupture and necessitating urgent surgery. While he remained in serious condition, medical staff later reported that he was conscious and recovering. Experts emphasize that liquid nitrogen should never be consumed directly because of its extremely low boiling point and the massive volume of gas it produces when warming, which can lead to severe internal injuries such as perforations and ruptures.