Episode 2 - The Bee's Knees

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In their second episode, the time-traveling hosts journey back to the Prohibition era to shake up another classic cocktail, the Bee’s Knees, and delve into the storied history of the speakeasy. Discover if bees really have knees and uncover why this sweet, citrusy drink earned the reputation of being “the best” during an age when cocktail creativity thrived out of necessity. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix. Visit the History Straight Up website to get the recipes from the show!

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