It’s become abundantly clear to me, in the last year or so of tasting, that the world of premixed, canned or bottled cocktails—marketers call them the “RTD” or “ready to drink” segment—has improved dramatically as the number of brands on the shelves has exploded.
Another thing that sets Post Meridiem apart—the name just refers to the time of the day for cocktailing, in the late afternoon—is the sheer variety of drinks they’re offering, which is also rather unusual for this field. I recently had an opportunity to taste 8 different Post Meridiem cocktails in 100 ml, single-serving cans, featuring a wide variety of spirits, mixers and flavors, and found them to be perhaps the most diverse and eclectic RTD cocktail maker in the game today.
On the palate, this one is perhaps a little bit less tart than some of the other competitors on the market, instead having a smooth, round impression that is not particularly acidic but does have plenty of citrus flavor. The tequila is on the mild side, with gentle impressions of pepper and agave, while you get a fair bit of orange citrus and mild sweetness. It’s a fine, uncomplicated margarita, although one that perhaps could use a bit bolder flavors.