Next Hotel Melbourne Curio Collection by Hilton has teamed up with local distillery, Melbourne Gin Company, on a limited-time cocktail experience that transcends the bar to the bedroom.

The Curious Drop – which runs on Fridays and Saturdays, from 3.00pm to 6.00pm, during the month of August – offers guests the choice of five bespoke cocktails based on their ‘moods’ and the moods of Melbourne.

The service is available to guests and walk-in visitors at the bar in The Barrel Room, the first in-hotel barrel ageing program in Australia for spirits and cocktails, as well as in room.

By dialling ‘C’ for Curious on the in-room phone, guests can order a skilled mixologist with a signature bar cart to craft their chosen cocktails in their room.

“The Next Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton and Melbourne Gin Company partnership came together to create a distinctly Melbourne experience,” said Vista Hospitality Group VP Operations and Development, Jordan Rodgers.

“Whether you’re on a weekend getaway or a local looking to experience something new, come and experience The Curious Drop for a tipple this winter.”

The Melbourne Gin Company Founder, Andrew Marks, has the experience intends to “capture the essence of our glorious city and its unique spirit and moods”.

“True to our craftsmanship, each of the cocktails we’ve created are designed to hero the botanicals of our gins whilst providing an array of cocktails to suit all tastes,” he said.

“It’s intentionally not a bookable experience so that guests can lean into their curiosity and live in the moment.”