Quintessential Brands Partners with EMILY IN PARIS Producers to Launch RTD Cocktail

Quintessential Brands Partners with MTV Entertainment Studios, Producers of Hit Netflix Series EMILY IN PARIS, to Launch Premium RTD Cocktail

Quintessential Brands today announces the launch of its premium Kir Royale RTD cocktail Chamère, in collaboration with Paramount and MTV Entertainment Studios, the producers of the hit Netflix series, EMILY IN PARIS. Created by executive producer Darren Star (Younger, Sex and the City, Beverly Hills 90210), EMILY IN PARIS revolves around Emily, an ambitious twenty-something marketing executive from Chicago, who unexpectedly lands her dream job in Paris. Her new life is filled with intoxicating adventures and surprising challenges as she juggles work, friendships, and romance.

During Season 3 of EMILY IN PARIS, Emily tasted and loved the French cocktail Kir Royale and pitched it as an RTD to her agency clients. Consumers picked up on the idea of a ready-to-drink version of the French cocktail and the Kir Royale became one of the most searched for cocktails online, with consumers suggesting this could be the new Spritz, becoming an overnight viral sensation. 

Now, Quintessential Brands has brought the Chamère RTD to life with a sophisticated packaging design that perfectly encapsulates the EMILY IN PARIS aesthetic. 

The new Chamère ready-to-drink cocktail is 10.5% ABV and is available in three SKUs.

The 250ml can and the 20cl and 75cl bottles feature the words ‘Kir Royal’ which is the French spelling of Kir Royale. The packaging was developed in collaboration with Paramount and Sunhouse Creative agency.

Chamère is tapping into the growing trend for premium ready-to-drink cocktails* and is rolling out to Grocery, Convenience and Wholesale sectors in the UK as well as other markets across the EU, US, Australia and Global Travel Retail.

Chamère’s launch will be supported by a full marketing campaign by Quintessential Brands. 

Results from consumer research* carried out by Quintessential Brands in the UK shows that consumers would choose the Chamère brand for social occasions and they perceive it as a drink that is fun. More than 60% of respondents would be interested in Chamère and among those interested, almost 80% would add Chamère to their repertoire, being a good indicator of how Chamère will contribute to growing the RTD category.

 *Attest Survey Number 1: Ran in the UK on 17 May 2023 with 270 respondents – 21-50 year old female sparkling wine drinkers

Quintessential Brands Global Brand Director Letizia Razzino said, “We are extremely proud to have brought to life Chamère, the Emily’s Kir Royal RTD cocktail, in such a short period of time and with such attention to detail. It’s been a pleasure to work with the team at Paramount and we are so thrilled to be able to launch Chamère as Season 4 of this Netflix sensational show is released this August.”

Watch season 4 of EMILY IN PARIS, streaming on Netflix beginning August 15th, to see how Chamére plays a part in Emily’s adventures!

Chamère is 10.5% ABV and available in three sizes:

Global

Chamère 25cl can. UK RRP from £4.00. The cans are available in the US in a 4-pack cluster with a RSP of $23.99.

Chamère 20cl bottle. UK RRP from £7.95.

Global Travel Retail

The Chamère 75cl bottle with champagne-style cork and cage is exclusive to Travel Retail. RRP from £22.

Chamère is distributed by drinks group Quintessential Brands.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

About Quintessential Brands

With unrivalled heritage and provenance dating back to 1761, Quintessential Brands Group is an independent, international spirits business, with an exciting and diverse portfolio of premium brands and world-class production capabilities in the UK, Ireland and France. With a global reach, and brand building capabilities, it distributes and supplies customers around the world. Its brands include Greenall’s London Dry Gin, BLOOM Gin, Opihr Gin and The Dubliner Irish Whiskey.