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

03-05-2012, 07:25 PM

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 · 03-05-2012, 07:28 PM

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 · 03-06-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

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

+1

DaBear · 03-05-2012, 07:30 PM

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 · 03-05-2012, 07:32 PM

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 · 03-05-2012, 07:41 PM

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

T.G · 03-05-2012, 07:39 PM

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

Ogre · 03-05-2012, 07:40 PM

Another for the Root Beer.

03-05-2012, 07:41 PM

Root beer or Coke for me.

Wharf Rat · 03-05-2012, 07:41 PM

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

Ismith75 · 03-05-2012, 07:42 PM

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

Sonic04GT · 03-05-2012, 10:29 PM

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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 · 03-05-2012, 07:43 PM

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 · 03-05-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Digs

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

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Originally Posted by Apoco

Past that - I usually go for root beer

What brands do you usually prefer?

Digs · 03-05-2012, 08:18 PM

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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 · 03-05-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by backwoods357

What brands do you usually prefer?

I'm an IBC kinda guy.

03-05-2012, 08:13 PM

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 · 03-05-2012, 08:32 PM

Coca cola for me if alcohol is not allowed.

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Originally Posted by teamgreg8

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

Thanks for your service!!!

03-05-2012, 09:42 PM

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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 · 03-05-2012, 08:14 PM

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

03-05-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
teamgreg8 Guest Posts: n/a	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!

03-05-2012, 07:28 PM	#2
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. 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.

03-05-2012, 07:30 PM	#4
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. 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.

03-05-2012, 07:32 PM	#5
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. 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?

03-05-2012, 07:41 PM	#6
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. I have been using cream soda for year, it seems to keep my palate clean. __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone

03-05-2012, 07:39 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. Pellegrino. They also have a lemon version that isn't bad either.

03-05-2012, 07:40 PM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. Another for the Root Beer. __________________

03-05-2012, 07:41 PM	#9
tengel78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. Root beer or Coke for me.

03-05-2012, 07:41 PM	#10
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. Besides black coffee, I drink a lot of iced tea, unsweetened with lemon.

03-05-2012, 07:42 PM	#11
Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. Cream Soda, iced tea, coffee and root beer for me __________________ It's THIS Easy To Help Our Troops.

03-05-2012, 07:43 PM	#13
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. 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.

03-05-2012, 08:13 PM	#17
teamgreg8 Guest Posts: n/a	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!

03-05-2012, 08:14 PM	#20
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Pairing cigars and a beverage... with a twist. Coke. Coffee. Ice tea. Arizona teas. Ice coffee