From WTVR channel 6, Richmond, VA
By: Scott Wise
Posted 6:57 AM, Dec 05, 2025
and last updated 7:17 AM, Dec 05, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's "trashed panda," the raccoon that broke into an Ashland liquor store and passed out drunk next to the toilet, is now inspiring official cocktails from Virginia ABC.
The state-run liquor stores are capitalizing on the viral internet sensation by featuring Al the raccoon as an unofficially spokescreature and creating raccoon-inspired drink recipes.
"Following the sober ride home for our woodland friend, Virginia ABC employees discovered three surprisingly delicious recipe recommendations! Whether you're craving tangy, scrappy or sparkly mischief, these creations deliver full woodland chaos in a glass," Virginia ABC posted online.
The three new cocktails include the Rye Rascal Sour, described as "tangy and rich like something your favorite troublemaking raccoon would proudly recommend after enjoying the good stuff from the top shelf." The drink features a blackberry "mask" drizzle "because even cocktails deserve disguises."
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Link:
https://www.wtvr.com/eat-it-virginia/virginia-abc-raccoon-cocktails-dec-5-2025
Just in time for the holidays, the Virginia ABC has released its drunk raccoon-inspired cocktails…
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— Melanie (@macsmail.bsky.social) 2025-12-05T15:06:03.575Z
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