Good nonalcoholic drink pairing - Page 2

replicant_argent · 05-05-2010, 06:48 PM

Hot Cocoa can be pretty amazing with the right smoke.
I am also a fan of the spicier Ginger Ales, like Sprecher.

borndead1 · 05-05-2010, 07:03 PM

Club soda. The carbonation wakes up your taste buds but doesn't interfere with the flavors of the cigar.

REALMCCOY · 05-05-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ir13

Ginger Ale

I usually enjoy my cigars with Dr Pepper but I gave this a try with an afternoon smoke and thought it was great. Not too sweet and doesn't linger too much on the palette.

kugie · 05-05-2010, 10:16 PM

Coca Cola, Coffee or H2O

slickster81 · 05-06-2010, 05:25 AM

Earl Grey tea, iced, lightly sweetened....actually gives you a hint of a bourbon mouth feel.
I also like a club soda with a bit of FRESH lemon, it cleans the palate between puffs a bit.
Espresso anytime.
And it is hard to beat a nice, slightly fruity red wine, like a Malbec or Sangiovese.

But yeah, Bourbon or Scotch is still the way to go!

bishjd123 · 05-06-2010, 11:19 AM

Usually I have a Coke, but I was really surprised at how well Root Beer went with my cigar.

kaisersozei · 05-06-2010, 11:24 AM

For me, it's always water and rootbeer. Coffee is a good choice, too, but I rarely smoke in the morning and that's the only time I have coffee.

Gelly · 05-06-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

For me, it's always water and rootbeer. Coffee is a good choice, too, but I rarely smoke in the morning and that's the only time I have coffee.

+1 for most smokes!

I've tried Sprite with a Partagas Salomones and it brought out the sweeter side of it, I'll have to give Ginger Ale a try next time.

DropTheE · 05-06-2010, 12:24 PM

Meadow Gold Chocolate Milk!!

OLS · 05-06-2010, 12:29 PM

THERE ARE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS???

Water, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper. Are they well paired? I don't know, that's all I drink.
Non-Alcoholically speaking.

OHRD · 05-06-2010, 12:32 PM

If not a beer, I usually just stick w/ water.

Though I've heard some in the industry drink sodas, such as Dr. Pepper, when testing new blends b/c the carbonation helps them taste the flavors of the cigar - no idea if that is true or not...just what I heard (which likely aint worth jack).

elderboy02 · 05-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Coke

Powers · 05-06-2010, 12:42 PM

+1 for Dr. Pepper and water

Kreth · 05-06-2010, 02:46 PM

Normally, I prefer Coke over Pepsi, but the Hess stations around here have frozen Pepsi (and Dew, but I'm not a big Dew fan). I'm drinking one right now with an EM Emerald, and it's really tasty. Best part: 44oz. for $1.50.
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Wolfgang · 05-06-2010, 02:48 PM

Dr Pepper and a bite of a Whopper together tastes like frootloops.

jonharky · 05-06-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagowhitesox

i like the john daly's too:d

amen!!

05-06-2010, 06:15 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 have been noticing the same thing. I never drink soda before smoking now. Makes the cigar taste flat.

Mr.Erskine · 05-06-2010, 06:23 PM

Cranberry juice!

And, lately, I've been enjoying iced tea

05-06-2010, 08:14 PM

Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper is fantastic.

maninblack · 05-06-2010, 08:42 PM

Coke or root beer work for me, especially when I need that sugar after a nic overdose. But nuthin beats a good rum.

05-05-2010, 06:48 PM	#21
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Hot Cocoa can be pretty amazing with the right smoke. I am also a fan of the spicier Ginger Ales, like Sprecher. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

05-05-2010, 07:03 PM	#22
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Club soda. The carbonation wakes up your taste buds but doesn't interfere with the flavors of the cigar. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

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05-06-2010, 05:25 AM	#25
slickster81 Ein weiteres Bier bitte Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: John Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 246 Trading: (30)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Earl Grey tea, iced, lightly sweetened....actually gives you a hint of a bourbon mouth feel. I also like a club soda with a bit of FRESH lemon, it cleans the palate between puffs a bit. Espresso anytime. And it is hard to beat a nice, slightly fruity red wine, like a Malbec or Sangiovese. But yeah, Bourbon or Scotch is still the way to go! __________________ Smokin' fine cigars, and swappin' lies....."Long Road Out Of Eden", The Eagles

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bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Usually I have a Coke, but I was really surprised at how well Root Beer went with my cigar.

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kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing For me, it's always water and rootbeer. Coffee is a good choice, too, but I rarely smoke in the morning and that's the only time I have coffee. __________________

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OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing THERE ARE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS??? Water, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper. Are they well paired? I don't know, that's all I drink. Non-Alcoholically speaking.

05-06-2010, 12:32 PM	#31
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing If not a beer, I usually just stick w/ water. Though I've heard some in the industry drink sodas, such as Dr. Pepper, when testing new blends b/c the carbonation helps them taste the flavors of the cigar - no idea if that is true or not...just what I heard (which likely aint worth jack). __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

05-06-2010, 12:36 PM	#32
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Coke

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Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing +1 for Dr. Pepper and water __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Normally, I prefer Coke over Pepsi, but the Hess stations around here have frozen Pepsi (and Dew, but I'm not a big Dew fan). I'm drinking one right now with an EM Emerald, and it's really tasty. Best part: 44oz. for $1.50. Posted via Mobile Device

05-06-2010, 02:48 PM	#35
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05-06-2010, 08:14 PM	#39
p@rick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper is fantastic.

05-06-2010, 08:42 PM	#40
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Good nonalcoholic drink pairing Coke or root beer work for me, especially when I need that sugar after a nic overdose. But nuthin beats a good rum. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA