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12/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/09/2025 08:38
Shaking Things Up: Hilton Announces Beverage Innovation Collaboration with Derek Brown for Lifestyle Hotel Brand Tempo by Hilton
Just in time for Dry January, the lifestyle brand is partnering with leading authority in the mindful drinking movement to craft new cocktails that will be available at all properties.
- Tempo by Hilton has partnered with cocktail expert Derek Brown to update its menu of spirited and free-spirited drinks for guests.
- Derek Brown brings his experience with no-and low-alcohol cocktails to help create drinks that match different guest preferences and support Tempo by Hilton's focus on offering simple choices that help travelers feel their best.
- The collaboration builds on Tempo by Hilton's approach to balanced food and beverage and introduces a new direction for its cocktail menu, with new drinks available at all properties starting Jan. 1, 2026.
McLEAN, Va. - Building on the success of Tempo by Hilton 's "Spirited" and "Free-Spirited" cocktail menus - designed to deliver a refined bar experience with or without alcohol - Hilton has partnered with acclaimed author, wellness coach and no- and low-alcohol cocktail expert Derek Brown to launch a new era of its beverage program. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, every Tempo by Hilton location across the U.S. will unveil a refreshed cocktail lineup that expands on the brand's signature dual-menu approach. Guests can expect drinks that blend functional ingredients, mindful drinking principles, and cutting-edge mixology to offer a refreshing and inclusive way to unwind.
"Tempo by Hilton caters to the ambitious traveler who values balance and wellbeing," said Kevin Morgan, brand leader, Tempo by Hilton. "Derek's expertise in mindful drinking and cocktail culture makes him the perfect partner to evolve our bar experience and meet the changing tastes of our guests."
"Tempo by Hilton caters to the ambitious traveler who values balance and wellbeing. Derek's expertise in mindful drinking and cocktail culture makes him the perfect partner to evolve our bar experience and meet the changing tastes of our guests."
As Hilton continues to evolve its guest experience in response to the needs and behaviors of the modern traveler, its partnership with Brown signals a dynamic new chapter in beverage innovation at Tempo by Hilton. The visionary Drink Company, a company dedicated to fostering mindful drinking and a more inclusive bar culture through innovative no- and low-alcohol cocktails, Brown brings a fresh perspective rooted in creativity, balance and intentionality to create cocktails for the Tempo brand that are not only delicious and visually stunning but also crafted to suit a range of lifestyles and occasions, and equally enjoyable with or without alcohol.
"Collaborating with Tempo by Hilton has been a chance to redefine the hotel bar experience. These cocktails reflect both the brand's innovative spirit and the spirit of choice - whether spirited or free-spirited, they're crafted to be inclusive, memorable, and elevate every guest's stay."
"Collaborating with Tempo by Hilton has been a chance to redefine the hotel bar experience," said Brown. "These cocktails reflect both the brand's innovative spirit and the spirit of choice - whether spirited or free-spirited, they're crafted to be inclusive, memorable, and elevate every guest's stay."
Among the standout offerings in Tempo by Hilton's refreshed beverage program are the Sage Against the Machine, a savory twist on a Gin Sour; Pink Grapefruit Club, a bright and citrus forward cocktail that incorporates salt tincture to sharpen the fruit's flavor; and Pear Necessities, a bright, Bourbon-forward drink that is smooth and silky.Each drink is available in both spirited and free-spirited versions, designed to reflect the brand's ethos of balance, sophistication and modern lifestyle.
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What is the Tempo by Hilton x Derek Brown partnership?
Tempo by Hilton has partnered with author and mindful drinking expert Derek Brown to update its cocktail menu with new spirited and free-spirited cocktails.
Who is Derek Brown?
Derek Brown is a well-known expert in no and low-alcohol cocktails and has helped bring non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drink options to a wider audience.
What is Tempo by Hilton's cocktail program?
Tempo by Hilton offers a cocktail menu with spirited and free-spirited options so guests can enjoy drinks with or without alcohol as part of the brand's balanced approach to food and beverage.
When will the refreshed beverage program be available?
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, all Tempo by Hilton locations in the U.S. will offer the updated cocktail menu.
Why did Tempo by Hilton choose to collaborate with Derek Brown?
Derek's background in no- and low-alcohol drinks supports Tempo by Hilton's goal of giving guests simple choices that match their lifestyle and preferences.
What is the goal of the updated cocktail offerings?
The updated menu is designed to give guests enjoyable drink options that work for different tastes and moments during their stay.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 25 world-class brands comprising 9,000 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 141 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 235 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Tempo by Hilton is a stylish, contemporary lifestyle hotel brand designed for the ambitious traveler looking to maintain a sense of balance and momentum. With the recent debuts of Tempo by Hilton in Times Square, Nashville, Louisville and Raleigh, with 70 additional properties under development, Tempo by Hilton offers re-imagined guest rooms designed with well-being in mind, dynamic communal spaces for collaboration or focused work, healthy café-style dining developed in partnership with Bluestone Lane, a leading-edge beverage program featuring spirited and free-spirited cocktails, and next-level fitness facilities both in the hotel and with Tempo Wellness Rooms designed to match an at-home experience. Experience Tempo by Hilton by booking at tempobyhilton.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Tempo by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/tempo.
Derek Brown is a beverage expert, award-winning author, wellness coach, and mindful drinking advocate dubbed an "alcohol-free mixology wizard" by Bon Appétit and hailed as "the face of mindful drinking in America" by The Business of Drinks podcast. He co-founded the Mindful Drinking Fest and Drink Company with his wife and partner, Maria Bastasch. A former bartender known for his work at Columbia Room-named Best American Cocktail Bar in 2017-he authored Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World (2019) and Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails (2022), both recognized for their influence on cocktail and non-alcoholic culture. Earning 2015 "Bartender of the Year" from Imbibe magazine, more recently Brown was honored with the "Industry Impact Award" at the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo and inducted into the Sans Bar Non-Alcoholic Hall of Fame in 2025.
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