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!

[Salvelinus]

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.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by Salvelinus

Coffee with a smoke is stellar if you're a coffee drinker.

+1

[DaBear]

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.

[TJtorpedo]

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?

[Digs]

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

[T.G]

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

[Ogre]

Another for the Root Beer.

Root beer or Coke for me.

[Wharf Rat]

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

[Ismith75]

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

[Sonic04GT]

Originally Posted by Ismith75

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

I drink sweet tea for non-alcoholic. I will definitely try those other 3.

[Apoco]

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.

[backwoods357]

Originally Posted by Digs

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

Originally Posted by Apoco

Past that - I usually go for root beer

What brands do you usually prefer?

[Digs]

Originally Posted by backwoods357

What brands do you usually prefer?

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

[Apoco]

Originally Posted by backwoods357

What brands do you usually prefer?

I'm an IBC kinda guy.

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!

[andromalius]

Coca cola for me if alcohol is not allowed.

Originally Posted by teamgreg8

..... I'm in flight school for the Navy.....

Thanks for your service!!!

Originally Posted by andromalius

Coca cola for me if alcohol is not allowed.




Thanks for your service!!!

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

[Big Maduro]

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