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![]() First time I've ever decided to take on a menthol cigarette in my mouth, I thought to myself that I should expect it to be user friendly, but nevertheless disgusting. With that in mind nothing could have stopped me, I was on my path of exploration of taste. First menthol cigarette I came across was a Newport Box 100s, you know, the classic. I was having a Bud light at that time, so I was expecting a really altered taste, untrue by nature. Without much hesitation, I pulled out my Zippo and the next second I was blazing the menthol product. I must admit the guys back in Greensboro got it right, although you could have felt the additives overtaking your tongue and your mouth as a whole. But one remains in mind when you hit Newport menthol cigarettes - the synthetic freshness of the menthol flavour. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone though, especially if you're a Marb or Lucky Strike fan, or enjoy less potent cigarettes by taste. You could give the Newport Smooth Select if you love the softer taste of menthol tobacco, but personally I think that that would be like having a half-potent whiskey :). As my business dictates (I am a cocktail bartender), my research is focused on finding a good mix between lifestyle and the chillin, so the next thing that came up to mind was the very next best drink that would go well with a Newport puff. As any of you might think, the Mojito seems like a good combo, and it definitely is, but I can't satisfy myself enough with a classic cocktail to go with an experience, although it wouldn't be a bad idea at all. The very best thought that came into mind to go with the menthol flow is the Menthol Dream cocktail, so rather than using sugar, lime and fresh mint as tasters, I would use Crème de menthe (green) instead, and top that up with milk. The Menthol Dream is not the only one that would go well with these ciggs, so I've compiled a list of cocktails you can easily enjoy with you favourite smokes:
As an overall, the Newport brand left me with a good impression for when it comes to menthol cigarettes, and from what I know, menthol cigarette sales in the US are dominated by Newport cigarettes by 35%, and that indicates a clear preference. If you have an eye for cigarettes or have any other drinks in mind that would go well with menthol ciggs then let me know about your experience as well in the comments bellow.
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AuthorHi, my name is Loren and I'm a cocktail bartender and avid fan of cigarettes. I've set up this blog to share my thoughts on all the cigarette brands I've smoked and enjoyed and cross-mix them with the finest cocktails to my knowledge. ArchivesCategories |