Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist.
 

Good evening gents,

I hope this is the correct area in the forum for this question. If not, my apologies!

I have an interesting situation. For the next 6 months, I am not allowed more than one drink per week due to the medication I'm on. Trying to defeat latent tuberculosis with isoniazid = very little fun.

Basically, are there any suggestions out there for enjoyable beverages that compliment cigars without alcohol (besides non-alcohoic beer)?

Thanks!

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Seems like I see a lot of members on here enjoying root-beer with a smoke. Haven't done it myself but it might be worth a shot. Coffee with a smoke is stellar if you're a coffee drinker.

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Root beer and coffee are good standbys, especially with earthy sticks. Personally I smoke with a bottle of Cheerwine within arms reach all the time.

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This sounds kind of nuts, but Dr. Pepper does it for me. Coke is also a favorite, with or without rum!

Don't mean to pry into your medical situation, and I'm definitely not a doctor, but alcohol aside, is smoking cigars considered OK while you're fighting TB?

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Pellegrino. They also have a lemon version that isn't bad either.

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Another for the Root Beer.

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Root beer or Coke for me.

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Besides black coffee, I drink a lot of iced tea, unsweetened with lemon.

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I have been using cream soda for year, it seems to keep my palate clean.

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Cream Soda, iced tea, coffee and root beer for me :tu

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One pairing that I hardly see mentioned is chocolate milk. If you have a really sweet maduro - chocolate milk is pretty much the bees knees.

Past that - I usually go for root beer or diet coke.

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What brands do you usually prefer?

Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist.
 

Thanks for the replies! I would classify myself as a novice with cigars, so now not only am I testing all kinds of cigars, I can also test out these drink suggestions!

Smoking cigars would seem bad for tuberculosis but I have a latent form of it. It's not active, nor is it contagious. The only restriction I have is the alcohol. I'm in flight school for the Navy and I am allowed to fly with my condition so that's kind of my barometer for how little of an issue it is for my body.

Thanks again!

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Coke. Coffee. Ice tea. Arizona teas. Ice coffee

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Ginger ale, hot chocolate, tea, Dr. Pepper, there are many things out there that can complement a cigar. The only way to find your perfect match is to experiment. Get to it, sir!

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I like A-Treat, but will usually drink what ever cream soda I can find.

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Coca cola for me if alcohol is not allowed.


Thanks for your service!!! :tu

Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist.
 

Heritage Dr. Pepper or Throwback Pepsi. Or Mexi-Coke, if you can find it and not pay too much.

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Try a Pousse Cafe Variation #12 Its many drinks 5 to be exact in one.

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Serving is a privilege and I'm happy to do it. Thanks for your support!