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California Cocktail Celebrates Bear's 37-Day Crawlspace Stay

1/16/2026

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A California cocktail, Yellow 2120, honors a 550-pound bear that lived in a resident's crawlspace for 37 days.
Bartender Bianca Heer crafted Yellow 2120, which includes Old Forester Bourbon, Cointreau, honey, lemon juice, and black walnut bitters.
Homeowner Ken J Johnson collaborated on the drink and described it as a way to share the bear's presence.
Johnson said, "It was worth it to see such a magnificent animal close up."

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Story summary

A California cocktail, Yellow 2120, honors a 550-pound bear that lived in a resident's crawlspace for 37 days.
Bartender Bianca Heer crafted Yellow 2120, which includes Old Forester Bourbon, Cointreau, honey, lemon juice, and black walnut bitters.
Homeowner Ken J Johnson collaborated on the drink and described it as a way to share the bear's presence.
Johnson said, "It was worth it to see such a magnificent animal close up."