A Modern Twist on a Timeless Classic

Cointreau, the world’s leading orange liqueur and a flagship brand within the Rémy Cointreau portfolio, has a rich 140-year heritage and global recognition. With the launch of the newly revamped L’Unique bottle — the most significant change in the brand’s history — there was a need for marketing materials that celebrated this evolution while preserving Cointreau’s French elegance and timeless appeal. In the competitive UK spirits market, the challenge was to create design-led solutions that commanded attention, connected with bartenders and consumers, and remained consistent with the parent brand’s premium positioning.
Ryan is Ford Creative’s Design Lead and longest-serving team member. Since joining the studio, he’s grown alongside the business, building a wealth of knowledge and experience across brand, print, and digital projects. Known for his versatility and collaborative approach, Ryan helps steer the creative direction on projects while ensuring the team’s work is delivered with clarity, craft, and impact. He’s passionate about creativity both in and out of the studio—whether he’s at the gym, honing his realism drawing skills, or spending time with friends and family.
Ryan Ford
Ryan Ford
Mia is Ford Creative’s Junior Designer, bringing a fresh perspective and a passion for design that’s both bold and considered. With a forward-thinking approach to concept development, she enjoys crafting brand identities and creating effective digital and print design solutions. Always eager to learn, Mia thrives on pushing her skills further and exploring new creative possibilities. She’s already making her mark with clients and the team, adding energy and ideas to every project. Outside of work, she loves exploring new trends, finding inspiration, and immersing herself in creative culture.
Mia Matthews
Mia Matthews
As long-term partners of Rémy Cointreau, we collaborated closely with Cointreau to design a wide suite of trade marketing and promotional assets tailored to the UK market. Using global key visuals as a foundation, we created everything from cocktail menus, Waitrose magazine adverts, and out-of-home campaigns, to digital activations, animations, and banners for major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Ocado. Our approach was to balance modern vibrancy with heritage cues — ensuring the new L’Unique bottle was celebrated as a contemporary icon while staying true to the brand’s identity. The result was a cohesive and engaging collection of assets that strengthened Cointreau’s visibility both in retail and on-trade venues across the UK. From back-bar presence to digital campaigns, our work has helped elevate awareness of the L’Unique launch, reinforce brand consistency within the Rémy Cointreau family, and highlight Cointreau’s continued role as a staple for bartenders and at-home cocktail enthusiasts alike. By blending tradition with modern design, we’ve supported Cointreau in cementing its status as an essential spirit in the cocktail world.

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