Made to Cocktail
Ketel One Goes Glam for a New Global Campaign as Vodka Sales Rise.
—Ad Age
THE CHALLENGE
After years of inconsistent marketing and an onslaught of new competitors, the once-iconic Ketel One languished at the back of dusty top shelves across the nation. It was seen as a quality brand but had no meaning beyond that. It was a blank slate.
The ask was to reinvigorate Ketel One, making it the discerning person’s vodka—synonymous with an elevated cocktail experience. On top of that, our goal was to celebrate the iconic, timeless and sublime cocktail culture of the Golden Age.




‘Give me a hot pink cosmopolitan—and some drama,’ a woman at a high-end bar tells the bartender. Elsewhere, a European man sends golf balls flying off a yacht... And vodka’s there for it all.
—Adweek
OUR APPROACH
On the heels of Ketel One’s “Made to Cocktail” success, Diageo launched Ketel One Botanical and a line of ready-to-drink cocktails dubbed “The Cocktail Collection” under this proven platform. Ketel One Botanical reminds us that summer is a feeling we never want to end, and the vibes are ours to control. To showcase the lighter side of cocktails, it launches viewers into a never-ending summer of sunshine, spritzes and Bellinis. And while 30 seconds isn’t a lot of time, it’s more than enough to glam up, pour a perfect cocktail and be the host with the most with Ketel One’s ready-to-drink cocktails.
A cinematic spot—with a stunning golden hour setting, groovy background music and a smidge of Wes Anderson-style eccentricity.
T.L. StanleyAdweek
THE IMPACT



Ketel One Botanical - Made to Cocktail (Wild Postings)
Ketel One Botanical - Made to Cocktail (OOH)
Ketel One Botanical - Made to Cocktail (Print)
The platform has elevated the Ketel One brand, as evidenced by its steady growth and Diageo’s increasing share of the premium-vodka category.
Client
Ketel OneOutput
- Brand Strategy
- Global Creative Platform
- Production: Film, Digital, Design and Photography