Rampaging racoon inspires social media campaign
Remember the racoon that broke into a Virginia liquor store a few days ago? Well, in the wake of that news going viral, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority put out this post on Facebook:
Three Cocktails Straight From the Raccoon Recipe Vault
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.
Rye Rascal Sour
It’s tangy and rich like something your favorite troublemaking raccoon would proudly recommend after enjoying the good stuff from the top shelf. Blackberry “mask” drizzle included — because even cocktails deserve disguises.
A lively, mischievous cocktail that’s equal parts citrus sparkle and berry mischief. This is the drink your favorite rascally raccoon would craft after a stealthy ABC store excursion. Bright, fizzy and finished with a drifting blackberry “mask.”
Trash Panda Old Fashioned
The Trash Panda Old Fashioned is a scrappy, no-nonsense twist on the classic old fashioned mixed with bourbon, brown sugar and smoky bitterness. It tastes like something a resourceful raccoon would proudly mix after a late night visit to an ABC store. Bold, simple and a little wild around the edges.
Check out the recipes here! https://tinyurl.com/mwd9n3yv
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Virginia ABC also released these digital artworks:
In addition, Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter announced T-shirts and hoodies with a graphic of the passed-out racoon.
