The Patrón Spirits Company: Patrón Cocktail Lab – The Intelligent Cocktail Recommendation Platform

Patrón, an alcoholic drinks brand, demonstrated the versatility of its tequila by creating a voice-enabled app that helps people in the US discover cocktail combinations suited to their individual taste.

Campaign details

Brand: PatrónLead agency: SapientRazorfishRegion: North America

Objectives

While Patrón leads the ultra-premium tequila category, the brand was struggling with consumer and trade perception of tequila as a one-dimensional spirit – used for shots or as an ingredient in a margarita. In order to sustain their #1 position in the marketplace and grow share of mind with these key audience segments, we needed to educate on the versatility of tequila and encourage usage of Patrón in craft cocktails.

Hugely successful in the US, it was equally important to think through varied perceptions and usage...

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