Good nonalcoholic drink pairing

76GTFan · 05-05-2010, 02:20 PM

Sorry if this belongs in the drink forum, but I am thinking about cutting back on my whiskey drinking (I know, I know). Now I don't plan on quiting cigars, but I am so used to having my scotch/bourbon with my smoke. What soft drinks work well with a smoke? Just wanted to hear some opinions.

CasaDooley · 05-05-2010, 02:23 PM

Rootbeer, cream soda, Dr.Pepper, any coffee drink (iced or hot), ice tea just to name a few.

wayner123 · 05-05-2010, 02:24 PM

Water

ir13 · 05-05-2010, 02:24 PM

Ginger Ale

aich75013 · 05-05-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Rootbeer, cream soda, Dr.Pepper, any coffee drink (iced or hot), ice tea just to name a few.

Yep. I sometimes drink A&W Rootbeer or sweet tea.

BigCat · 05-05-2010, 02:26 PM

I've really been enjoying IBC diet rootbeer with my smokes when it's been too early to crack into the booze. It has been great with several different smokes.

Ogre · 05-05-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Rootbeer, cream soda, Dr.Pepper, any coffee drink (iced or hot), ice tea just to name a few.

Damn, that does sound good. Will have to give it a try.

05-05-2010, 02:30 PM

Love coffee in the morning and afternoon.

For nights, Arnold Palmer iced teas are great.

I like the John Daly's too

The Poet · 05-05-2010, 02:36 PM

I'm bumping an old thread for you, Puffer.

05-05-2010, 02:38 PM

I prefer a coffee, always hot too, ice coffee i drink too fast. I do enjoy a hot tea most afternoons. I like ice tea, but not as much as ice coffee.

for soda, usually ginger ale, because it is usually what I have on hand,

for a cocktail, my go to drink is rum and ginger ale.

Jbailey · 05-05-2010, 02:39 PM

Depends on what I'm smoking but I do enjoy Boylans Cream Soda, Coke/Mexican Coke, Water and Ice Tea (unsweetened and not flavored).

tomc3084 · 05-05-2010, 02:45 PM

I drink lemonade(pink) usually, sometimes tea...I feel the carbonation in soda can screw with how you taste a cigar....

AD720 · 05-05-2010, 02:49 PM

My favorites are dark soda, Dr. Pepper at number one, hot coffee, iced coffee.

I've noticed a couple times that certain teas, iced or hot, have reacted negativity with certain cigars, bringing out a tanic, bitter flavor that really turns me off. I've noticed it with water/club soda with lemon as well but sometimes plain, ice water tastes so good.

Col. Kurtz · 05-05-2010, 02:51 PM

My new favorite is a fountain Coke (or Dr. Pepper) with plenty of ice. Just perfect with a Party.

Also, Hi-C orange. Robbed from from the kid's stash the other night and it wasn't bad...

icehog3 · 05-05-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

I drink lemonade(pink) usually, sometimes tea...I feel the carbonation in soda can screw with how you taste a cigar....

I would be more concerned with how the tartness of pink lemonade would mess with the taste of a cigar than I would with carbonation.

Kreth · 05-05-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

For nights, Arnold Palmer iced teas are great.

I like Arnold Palmers, but I find that lemonade can give my cigar a bitter aftertaste, especially if it's a corojo wrapper.
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kelmac07 · 05-05-2010, 03:21 PM

+1 for root beer and cream soda!!

captain53 · 05-05-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Water

kgraybill · 05-05-2010, 05:30 PM

Becks non alcoholic beer. Tastes just like I remember Becks should.
Semi-sweet tea. or coffee.

htown · 05-05-2010, 05:31 PM

Mr. Pibb

05-05-2010, 02:20 PM	#1
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Sorry if this belongs in the drink forum, but I am thinking about cutting back on my whiskey drinking (I know, I know). Now I don't plan on quiting cigars, but I am so used to having my scotch/bourbon with my smoke. What soft drinks work well with a smoke? Just wanted to hear some opinions.

05-05-2010, 02:23 PM	#2
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Rootbeer, cream soda, Dr.Pepper, any coffee drink (iced or hot), ice tea just to name a few. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

05-05-2010, 02:24 PM	#3
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Water __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

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ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,440 Trading: (44)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Ginger Ale __________________

05-05-2010, 02:26 PM	#6
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing I've really been enjoying IBC diet rootbeer with my smokes when it's been too early to crack into the booze. It has been great with several different smokes. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

05-05-2010, 02:30 PM	#8
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Love coffee in the morning and afternoon. For nights, Arnold Palmer iced teas are great. I like the John Daly's too

05-05-2010, 02:36 PM	#9
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing I'm bumping an old thread for you, Puffer.

05-05-2010, 02:38 PM	#10
Yota1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing I prefer a coffee, always hot too, ice coffee i drink too fast. I do enjoy a hot tea most afternoons. I like ice tea, but not as much as ice coffee. for soda, usually ginger ale, because it is usually what I have on hand, for a cocktail, my go to drink is rum and ginger ale.

05-05-2010, 02:39 PM	#11
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Depends on what I'm smoking but I do enjoy Boylans Cream Soda, Coke/Mexican Coke, Water and Ice Tea (unsweetened and not flavored). __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

05-05-2010, 02:45 PM	#12
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing I drink lemonade(pink) usually, sometimes tea...I feel the carbonation in soda can screw with how you taste a cigar.... __________________ [SIGPIC]

05-05-2010, 02:49 PM	#13
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing My favorites are dark soda, Dr. Pepper at number one, hot coffee, iced coffee. I've noticed a couple times that certain teas, iced or hot, have reacted negativity with certain cigars, bringing out a tanic, bitter flavor that really turns me off. I've noticed it with water/club soda with lemon as well but sometimes plain, ice water tastes so good. __________________

05-05-2010, 02:51 PM	#14
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing My new favorite is a fountain Coke (or Dr. Pepper) with plenty of ice. Just perfect with a Party. Also, Hi-C orange. Robbed from from the kid's stash the other night and it wasn't bad... __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

05-05-2010, 03:21 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing +1 for root beer and cream soda!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-05-2010, 05:30 PM	#19
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Becks non alcoholic beer. Tastes just like I remember Becks should. Semi-sweet tea. or coffee. __________________ Ken

05-05-2010, 05:31 PM	#20
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Mr. Pibb