{"id":804,"date":"2018-08-22T11:57:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T11:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigarloungeschaumburg.com\/?page_id=804"},"modified":"2018-08-22T12:01:10","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T12:01:10","slug":"drinks-with-cigars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cigarloungeschaumburg.com\/drinks-with-cigars\/","title":{"rendered":"Drinks With Cigars"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Accompanied by the right beverage, a fine cigar improves from memorable to downright religious. The key is to start with a bit of theory, then get on with the fun part: experimentation.\n

Start with intensity of flavour. Turkish coffee’s going to overpower a mild cigar every time, just as hot tea will lose its nuance if paired with a full-bodied bruiser. You want the beverage and cigar to interact in an interesting way, instead of cancelling each other out.\n

Also consider flavour profile.\u00a0Smoking\u00a0a peppery cigar? Then a peppery wine may cause you to lose interest. Instead, try complementary or contrasting flavours: A refreshing contrast to a peppery cigar could be something sweet, like soda (pop) or port. An invigorating complement to a bold, earthy Maduro might be a single malt scotch with lots of caramel-like flavours.\n

Don’t forget about mouth-feel. Food critics use this term to describe food’s texture. Smoke has a texture too, defined as “body.” Is the smoke thick, coating the roof and walls of your mouth? Then a thicker beverage would better refresh your palate. Is the smoke “salty,” causing you to salivate? Something lighter, like tonic water with lime, might keep things going.\n

Three suggestions:\n

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1. Keep a log or journal of your pairs – what you liked, what you didn’t, and why\n
2. Ask your local purveyor of adult beverages or favourite bartender for guidance\n
3. Don’t overthink it!\n\n

   A good pairing offers an experience that’s more than the sum of its parts. Use these tips as a guideline and you’ll be pairing like a pro in no time!\n

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   • Beer (IPAs, stouts, porters, pilsners, barley wines, Belgian styles, and amber ales)\n
   • Single-malt Scotch or bourbon\n
   • Red wine or Port wine\n
   • Rum-based drinks\n
   • Brandy (the grape variety, including Cognac, Armagnac, etc.)\n\n

     Non-alcoholic beverage suggestions:\n

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     • Water\n
     • Coffee drinks\n
     • Fine teas, iced tea, soda (pop)\n
     • Mineral water mixed with fruit juice\n
     • Tonic water with lime\n\n

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