i usually tell minors that i will be happy to serve them, for an $8.7million tip.
i figure that would cover my fine, and cover all wages and tips that i'd ever earn from working in bars for the rest of my life- because if i get caught serving a minor, i'll never be able to bartend again.
I see that you are not a beer jockey but a total pro. I think your response is legitimate and I'd bet my next brewski I'd never get a flat lager in your bar!