Cocktail and cigar pairings

[thestogiewhisperer]

Hey guys,

I know most cigar smokers like neat spirits like rum or whisky with their sticks but I’m curious how many of you like cocktails with yours. I very much enjoy an espresso martini, negroni or White Russian with my cigars.

What are your thoughts ? 

[Zigatoh]

Bellininitini

2 shots vodka, 1/2 or 1 peach schnapps, top up with champagne in a martini glass with a block of ice. 

1st one goes well with any cigar, 2nd goes great, not sure about the third and can't remember the fourth or fifth... 

[Kaptain Karl]

I havnt experimented much but an old fashioned has always worked extremely well! 

[JohnS]

Over the years I've had Brandy Alexanders, Martinis, Manhattans, Negronis, Sidecars, Sazeracs, Bloody Marys, Caipirinhas, Champagne Cocktails, Mai Tais and Mint Juleps but the one cocktails that is a 'go-to' for me remains the Old Fashioned. So simple but so good!

[thestogiewhisperer]

On 12/14/2020 at 7:44 AM, JohnS said:

Over the years I've had Brandy Alexanders, Martinis, Manhattans, Negronis, Sidecars, Sazeracs, Bloody Marys, Caipirinhas, Champagne Cocktails, Mai Tais and Mint Juleps but the one cocktails that is a 'go-to' for me remains the Old Fashioned. So simple but so good!

Old Fashioned's definitely pair great with cigars ! I love Anejo Tequila Old Fashioned's also with some orange bitters as well as Angostura 

[Piligrim]

old fashioned (in different varieties), rusty nail, boulevardier, vieux carre.

[Bill Hayes]

Old fashioned here too. Also Manhattan. I know it's sacrilege but I like dark rum on ice with a dash of coke and bourbon on ice with a dash of coke. Also like a woody whisky (not sweet or isla) highball on hot days. Espresso martini for sipping with cold water on the side.

[Shrimpchips]

In the warmer weather, a paloma with mezcal or a mezcal mule is a nice alternative to rum/whisky/bourbon based cocktails.  Cooler weather calls for an old fashioned for sure though. 

[thestogiewhisperer]

15 minutes ago, Shrimpchips said:

In the warmer weather, a paloma with mezcal or a mezcal mule is a nice alternative to rum/whisky/bourbon based cocktails.  Cooler weather calls for an old fashioned for sure though. 

mezcal and cigars pair great. Never had a mezcal paloma, sounds amazing though

[Meklown]

Old fashioned usually but if I'm smoking at a beach it gets me in a pina colada mood