Virginia’s Drunk Raccoon Inspires Cocktails & T-Shirts After Liquor Store Chaos

In late November 2025, a raccoon fell through the ceiling of an Ashland, Virginia ABC liquor store, smashed bottles, and drank peanut butter whiskey before passing out in the bathroom. Hanover County Animal Control rescued the animal, later released unharmed, but the incident quickly went viral. Virginia ABC leaned into the chaos, launching raccoon‑themed cocktail recipes like the Rye Rascal Sour and Trash Panda Old Fashioned. Meanwhile, Hanover County Shelter introduced a “Trashed Panda” T-shirt fundraiser, turning the mishap into community support. The drunk raccoon became an internet folk hero, inspiring memes, cocktails, and merchandise across social platforms.