The cold winter months are now behind us, and though times are tough right now, at least we have some nicer weather to look forward to that's perfect for enjoying our favorite smokes. We've put together a list of pairings that ought to enhance your April.
Tequila Daisy & Plasencia Alma del Fuego
Spring has sprung and there's no finer way to enjoy this jubilant season than with a Tequila Daisy cocktail and a Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente Robusto cigar in hand. Tequila Daisy is a mouthwatering Margarita with luscious tasting notes of orange citrus, brown sugar and smoky vanilla, that’s begging to be paired with nothing but the finest handmade premium cigar to complement its highly satisfying flavors. Therefore, we chose this top rated Plasencia blend to accompany Tequila Daisy. Handmade in Nicaragua, Plasencia Alma del Fuego is a handmade premium cigar whose body and strength are medium to full, and the flavors produce a fragrant medley of earth, cinnamon, and dark roast coffee, accented with a spicy sweet finish. Imagine if you will, a cool crisp evening kicking back in your favorite chair with an Alma del Fuego Candente Robust and Tequila Daisy by your side, and, you have the perfect Spring pairing!
50/50 Martini & Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition
The Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Robusto cigar features the best Nicaraguan binder and fillers from Rocky's own farms, wrapped in a dark, oily Mexican San Andres wrapper. Beautifully box-pressed and aged an additional two years after rolling , this medium bodied masterpiece delivers creamy smooth notes of wood, black cherry, roasted nuts, and espresso. Half gin and half vermouth, the 50/50 Martini is abounding with savory orange zest, backed by spicy nuances and some sweetness, that will fully compliment, yet never overpower the mouthwatering flavors of the Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Robusto. When combined together, The Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Robusto and the famous 50/50 Martini provide a cocktail hour made in heaven!
April Rain & Herrera Esteli Habano
The April Rain Cocktail is brimming with delicious ice-cold flavors of agave nectar and grapefruit, enhanced with just a dash of lime. Although satisfying and invigorating on its own, when paired with the perfect handmade premium cigar, April Rain exceeds all expectations. Therefore, the well-trained palates here at Cigars.com expertly chose the Herrera Esteli Habano Piramide Fino cigar to accompany April Rain for this Perfect Spring Pairing. Expertly rolled in an old-world figurado shape, the Herrera Esteli Habano Piramide Fino displays the extraordinary talents of Drew Estate’s famous Cuban-born master blender Willy Herrera. This top-notch cigar features a stunning Ecuadorian Habano seed wrapper, atop fully aged Nicaraguan binder and long fillers. The rich medium bodied flavors of pepper, cinnamon, nuts, and coffee are calling for nothing less than April Rain to provide the ideal cigar and cocktail coupling.
Easter Bunny & M by Macanudo
The Easter Bunny Cocktail consists of chocolate liqueur and vodka served on the rocks, topped off with a float of chocolate syrup and cherry brandy. This yummy dessert-style libation calls for a flavorful flavor infused cigar pairing, so we chose to couple it with the M by Macanudo Toro cigar. Presenting Macanudo's first ever flavor infused blend , the M by Macanudo Toro cigar features a core of Nicaraguan long leaf fillers expertly infused with premium Columbian coffee. Then ,these coffee imbued leaves are rolled inside a binder from the Philippines and a sleek, seamless Indonesian wrapper. Rich, mellow to medium bodied flavors of cedar, leather, and spice, backed by a fragrant dark roast coffee taste and aroma, makes M by Macanudo Toro a magnificent coffee inspired creation. The M by Macanudo Toro cigar is just screaming to be paired with the Easter Bunny Cocktail , especially for those with a sweet tooth!
Yellow Bird & Montecristo Volume 1: 100 Days
Montecristo Volume 1: 100 Days Toro is a luxurious premium cigar expertly blended by the famed Grupo de Maestros from Altadis U.S.A. Inspired by the 100 Days chapter from Andre Dumas’s famous Count of Monte Cristo novel, the cigar features Dominican and Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos, covered by a stunning Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Medium bodied in strength, this top-notch Toro coats the palate with exceptionally smooth flavors of cocoa, wood, cinnamon, and sweet spices. The Yellow Bird Cocktail, a cruise ship favorite, is a blending of light smoky sweet rum, pineapple, orange juice, Galliano and crème de banana liqueur, that makes the perfect Spring pairing with this very special cigar from Montecristo. Raise a toast to warmer days ahead with this magnificent cigar and cocktail coupling , then, sit back and savor the moment!
