The “Here Comes Trouble” is a cocktail tribute to the pampered pup who was left with a hotel heiress’ fortune
The “Here Comes Trouble” from Darling is a spicy, citrusy sour delight that got its name from the dog that formerly resided in the bar’s location atop the Park Lane New York hotel. The pampered pup’s story remains one of the city’s most delightful tales and deserves the delicious cocktail that was created in its name.
We’ll let Bar Manager Josef Griz tell you the rest…
Name the cocktail.
“Here Comes Trouble”
What inspired the name? What’s this drink’s origin story?
Darling is set in the converted penthouse apartment that once belonged to the hotel heiress Leona Helmsley. Ms Helmsley famously broke the tabloids upon her passing when she left her fortune to her small Maltese dog named Trouble. Trouble lived out the rest of his days enjoying the kind of pampering his owner had envisioned for her best friend. Trouble has also since passed, but we like to think of him as our spirit animal at Darling especially when it comes to service.
What other drinks belong in its family?
The “Here Comes Trouble” cocktail is made with Volcan Reposado Tequila, wasabi & lavender infused honey, fresh blood orange and lime juices. This cocktail belongs to a family of drinks called “sours.” Other classic drinks you might recognize which were inspirations for this cocktail are the Margarita or Bees Knees.
If you like ________ and ________ you should try this drink.
If you like the mildly spicy and savory flavor of wasabi and the earthy sweetness of honey you should try the “Here Comes Trouble” cocktail.
What food is this cocktail best served with?
The “Here Comes Trouble” is a strongly flavored cocktail and pairs well with our Lobster Mac & Cheese which has a creamy 4 cheese bechamel to cut some of the spice in the drink while elevating the succulent lobster to the forefront.
Ingredients
The “Here Comes Trouble” cocktail is made with Volcan Reposado Tequila, wasabi & lavender infused honey, fresh blood orange and lime juices.
- 2oz Volcan Reposado Tequila
- .75oz housemade wasabi and lavender infused honey
- .5oz blood orange
- .5oz fresh lime juice
Directions
Shake all ingredients and strain into rocks glass
