A non alcoholic choice ?

[Manning]

.....So, whilst reading around the forum looking a what people drink with their smokes, it become evident that a minority were enjoying non-alcoholic accompaniments (something that I would not normally condone ). These include tea, coffee, coke and even water !

In light of this discovery I decided to give this a go, and made a strong cup of black Assam tea to accompany my mid-afternoon smoke (El ray demi tasse ). The aroma of the tea was strong and smokey. On drinking there were some really strong cedar notes, leaving a long finish on the pallet. I thought to myself 'wow this might actually work', and tbh although I did not think it stood up as well as a cup of Cuban coffee, it was quite enjoyable.

I was wondering what do other people recommend as a non alcoholic choice, or do you think they have no place with cigars lol?

[RogMcDodge]

I probably have a non-alcoholic drink with most cigars.

Drink anything from tea, coffee, cola, fruit squash, water. If it is wet, Ill drink it...



(except pee)

[L_DOG]

I do enjoy having Dr Pepper with cigars, which has been in most cases, but I do like pairing up with an ale or glass of wine on the odd occassion.

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[daniel2001]

Water. If I'm having an alcoholic drink (usually, wine, whisky or beer), I want a drink that compliments the cigar (e.g. Whisky with a BBF) but when not an alcoholic drink, I want something that has no impact on the flavours of the cigar.

Occasionally I will drink coffee with a cigar, but only if it's "proper" coffee.


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[Vortigan]

I very rarely drink alcohol at anytime.Nothing against it,I just never took to it.For pairing with my smokes it's been tea of late,Earl Grey,Lady Grey and Redbush all good.Occasionally coffee,coke and water too.

[crusse]

I tend to go with good coffee if I'm smoking a robust and full-bodied cigar and just water if I'm smoking something milder. Although I usually drink my coffee black, I find that pairing a Lusitania with a cappuccino is a match made in heaven!

[Smallclub]

Expresso (and coffee in general), lapsang souchong tea, or any good tea. I hate sugary sodas, I find them incompatible with a cigar.

[Bad-Yeti]

You're trying to tell me that there are drinks out there without Alcohol?!!?

That's the most daft thing i've ever heard in my life......

.....Alcohol free drinks LMAO

[smokem]

Coffee, water or seltzer with a bit of flavor to it.

[Wardjrz]

I usually drink non alcoholic drinks with a cigar because if I drank alcohol I'd be smashed.

I can easly manage 2 or 3 pints with a cigar.

I tend to have dilute squash, tea or sometimes fat coke.

If it is late in the day I might have a dram with the tail end of the smoke though

[spirit_of_will]

Fat coke...

[James811]

I usually go with coffee with cigars (I love Starbucks Medium house blend and their Blonde Veranda blend), sometime I'll have port as I like that too and pair accordingly to what I'm smoking. My favourite is coffee with Boli RC and a water for after the coffee has gone, and port with RASCC and Monte PE are also great!

[Manning]

Interesting to see how many people have water with their cigar, I think its probs where I do not get a chance to smoke that often , that I treat it as more of an occasion, hence drink alcohol (not that I need an excuse). Will try water / coke with my next smoke see if it impacts less on my tasting.

[Dherm]

I love Pomegranate juice and have occasionally combined it with a cigar, I think its the bitter and dry undertones in the flavour of the pomegranate that works well with the cigar IMO. In general I like a rich roast coffee, Italian/ Brazilian never tried Cuban coffee. I've recently tried some Havana club and some Zacapa but got to say the I prefer the coffee. Will give the water a go though.

[lestabantam]

A good cappuccino, or coca Cola (has to be the real thing, full fat) are the best non alcoholic drinks IMO. I'm going through a box of quintero panatelas that are lovely with a good coffee. If its an evening smoke I'll usually have a decent ale or a Cuba libre.