Top ten non-alcoholic cigar pairings

[Billb1960]

Agree?

https://www.bestcigarprices.com/blog/top-ten-non-alcoholic-beverage-pairings-for-cigars/

[Cool Breeze]

I have no argument for the no. 1 choice, as I do love a cigar with coffee.

I'm going to have to try the root beer pairing. I've heard several people mention that lately.

[Billb1960]

I may have to try the ginger ale/ginger beer pairing. I'm not much of a soda pop drinker but I might try that one. Coffee is definitely my #1

[StogieNinja]

Love coffee, Coke, Dr. Pepper, and water. Not a big fan of the finger ale.

Also really like cream soda.

[Zeede]

I didn't like ginger ale or Dr. Pepper because it made me burpy.

Coffee might work, since I do most or my smoking after lunch now. Before I did it after dinner, and the caffeine would have made it hard to go to sleep.

[tjhemp]

I love ginger ale yet never paired it with a cigar. I'm gonna have to give it a shot.

[Horseshoe]

I agree with the list. I like all of them that are listed minus Non-Alcoholic Beer. Lol

[Old Smokey]

Looks good to me. I do like cream soda with a cigar and would use that to replace NA beer.

[Mister Moo]

Coke Zero/rocks with lemon juice or a heavy lemon twist. Not the Zero/Lemon stuff in the soda machines.

[Biv]

A nice hot tea.


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[Ilroy]

I'll have to try coffee some time...never really thought of pairing it with a cigar.
But, I figure alcohol content in most beers to be so low that I would consider that my favorite non-alcohol beverage to have with a smoke...:stogie:

[AlanS]

Lately I've been drinking Fresca with my Cigars. Gonna try some tea, and a couple others perhaps Cream Soda or Ginger Beer.

[Billb1960]

Lately I've been drinking Fresca with my Cigars. Gonna try some tea, and a couple others perhaps Cream Soda or Ginger Beer.

Fresca? They still make that stuff?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2LxEnB7LmY

[CoachDread]

I drink coffee with my cigars all the time. Makes for a great pairing, depending on the cigar. And I've had ginger beer and rum with them...hadn't really occurred to me to just have the ginger beer. I'll have to try that. It seems like it would be a great pairing. Nice little bite to go along with the pepper of the cigar...

[sparky426]

List pretty spot on, minus the Arnold Palmer, never had one no lemonade thanks. Water in general, coffee with Cuban in the am, dr pepper, root beer, always go to's.

[TreySC]

I pair coke, coffee, root beer and water pretty regularly. Gonna have to try dr pepper, cream soda, and ginger ale.

[Tombstone]

A nice hot tea.


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Tea and Cigars is great.

[Branzig]

I can't really argue with it. My personal top 3 would be...

1: Water
2: Coffee
3: Tea

I don't drink pop or sugary crap, so I can't really comment one way or another on the soda selections. I used to be obsessed with Coke (when I quit drinking it I dropped 35 pounds in 2 months...stuff is terrible for ya haha) and I thought it tasted awful with cigars. I could see Mt. Dew or Dr. Pepper being pretty tasty though...

[DogRockets]

If I'm having a cigar in the morning it is almost always with coffee. If it's later in day almost always water.

I too was recently introduced to root beer with cigars and I must say the sweetness of the root beer and the natural sweetness in maduros is a fantastic combination!

[droy1958]

Coffee or diet Pepsi for me...

[dbach11]

I haven't enjoyed ginger ale with some of the milder sticks I've tried it with, though as the article points out, it probably just overpowered them with its spice. Definitely second the cream soda pairing though. I'm not big on soda in general, but it seems to go great with all types of cigars I've tried so far.

[Sweet Cigars]

I remember when I use to smoke cigarettes I loved them with coffee but for some reason I have never smoked a cigar with coffee. I will next chance I get now that I have been thinking about it. I normally drink alcohol.

[El Whedo]

The next time ya smoke a pepper-bomb try Horchata with it. It really cuts through and cleans the palate.

The best Horchata is often home made and includes ground nuts, barley, and sesame seeds, in addition to the standard ingredients.

[Demuths1770]

i have to agree with the coffee!! one of my favorite alcohol, and non alcohol pairings

[UncleFesterESQ]

I found the list to be spot on! For us "teetotalers" I do enjoy the occasional N/A beer with my cigar, but prefer the darker colored options.

(For full disclosure... I break down and have a couple of "special occasion" bourbons every year. I hate the idea of being thought of as a quitter)

[Zeede]

I used to drink ginger ale with the cigars, then later Dr. Pepper, but ultimately it made me really burpy, which I disliked.

[droy1958]

i have to agree with the coffee!! one of my favorite alcohol, and non alcohol pairings

Yep, a shot of non alcoholic Irish whiskey and Irish Cream with a dollop of whipped cream and nutmeg.... ;)

[Usafvet509]

Definitely a coffee freak. Have a dual-sided maker (pot and k cup) for just that reason. However, I have one time had an A&W root beer with an LGC wavell, and it was quite nice! Matter of fact, y'all might a seen that one time, as I was smirking at car bombing Old Smokey lol

[Billb1960]

Yep, a shot of non alcoholic Irish whiskey and Irish Cream with a dollop of whipped cream and nutmeg.... ;)

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[thechasm442]

Non alcoholic....wtf is that?


But seriously..goose island root beer is pretty choice.

[Rocket Scientologist]

Coffee w/ mild cigars
Root beer w/ maduros (Fitz Root Beer, St. Louis)
Ginger ale or Dr Pepper with peppery/full bodied cigars (FDLA, for example)

I'm not sure about Arnold Palmers, though. The lemonade part doesn't sound like a good pairing.

[ssaka]

Espresso
Sparkling Water
Milk Shake
Grape Soda ;>

STS

[droy1958]

Espresso
Sparkling Water
Milk Shake
Grape Soda ;>

STS
The milkshake and grape soda are some I would've never thought about...

[ssaka]

The milkshake and grape soda are some I would've never thought about...

The milkshake is excellent, the grape soda is definitely an acquired taste... <cough>

I just happen to like grape soda... wouldn't actually recommend it.

STS

[droy1958]

The milkshake is excellent, the grape soda is definitely an acquired taste... <cough>

I just happen to like grape soda... wouldn't actually recommend it.

STS
Do you "shake" with chocolate or vanilla?...

[williegstyles]

Being a non-drinker Sprecher Root Beer is my drink of choice with my nightly cigar(s)

[tjhemp]

Enjoyed a ginger ale for the first time with my AF short story and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I'm gonna have to try the ginger ale again.

[ssaka]

Do you "shake" with chocolate or vanilla?...

I prefer chocolate or mocha as these are very complimentary flavor combos with cigars... really weird, I bet I have spent 20+ posting online on cigars and I don't think I have ever once posted about my affinity for milkshakes and coronas.

STS

[Zeede]

Hmm, makes me wonder if those bottled Starbucks Frappucinos would pair well.

[ssaka]

Hmm, makes me wonder if those bottled Starbucks Frappucinos would pair well.

They do, but personally I favor the "Double Shots"...

[jhedrick83]

I've never tried sparkling water with a cigar. Sounds like a great palate cleanser and a way to try and pull out nuances in a cigar. I'll have to get some.

[Billb1960]

I've never tried sparkling water with a cigar. Sounds like a great palate cleanser and a way to try and pull out nuances in a cigar. I'll have to get some.

Yeah it's good for that. I drink the infused sparkling water with no sweeteners.

[droy1958]

I prefer chocolate or mocha as these are very complimentary flavor combos with cigars... really weird, I bet I have spent 20+ posting online on cigars and I don't think I have ever once posted about my affinity for milkshakes and coronas.

STS

OK....I was just praying it wasn't a grape milkshake... ;)

[LGHT]

Anything without carbonation for me. Surprising because 6 of 10 of the suggestions all have carbonation.

[Keeper01]

I've tried all of those pairings except for ginger ale. My personal favorites are sweet tea in the afternoon/evening and coffee in the morning.

[Horsefeathers]

I've got to vote for coffee and rootbeer, but if you have the chance to try either of the below they are terrific pairings with cigars.

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[MoreBeer]

They make drinks without alcohol? I never knew that.

[fastnbulbous]

This is my rating from least to favorite. I left the original ranked numbers.
All of these are behind Laphroaig and beer.

#8 – Cola / Diet Cola - N/A
#7 – Non-Acloholic Beer - N/A
#6 – Arnold Palmer - N/A
#3 – Dr. Pepper- N/A
#5 – Root Beer - Want to try (Also want to try Cream Ale)
#4 – Tea
#2 – Water
#1 – Coffee - I smoke of most cigars in the evening. Not many morning cigars for me.
#9 – Sparkling Water / Club Soda
#10 – Ginger Ale / Ginger Beer