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Top 5 Golf and Cigar PairingsMacanudo’s Guide to On-Course Cocktails & Cigars
Golf isn’t just about swings and scorecards, it’s about all the little moments that make a round memorable. Whether you’re toasting a birdie, recovering from a triple bogey or just soaking in the scenery, pairing a great cigar with a classic golf drink adds that extra unspoken something to the game we all love.
Top 5 Golf DRINK and Cigar Pairings
In this guide, we’ve matched five iconic golf drinks with cigars that pair perfectly with them. Each combo is designed to match the flavor, mood and pace of the course so you can make the most of your next round.
TRANSFUSION + Macanudo Inspirado Orange
A clubhouse favorite, the Transfusion is a mix of vodka, ginger ale and grape juice. It’s crisp, refreshing and quickly becoming the unofficial drink of American golf.
We love pairing it with the Inspirado Orange. Medium-bodied with notes of cedar and spice, it holds its own alongside the bold sweetness of the Transfusion and brings a layer of depth that keeps things interesting from the first sip to the final puff.
Michelob Ultra + Macanudo Inspirado White
Michelob Ultra has become the beer of choice for golfers. It’s light, easy to drink and built for long rounds under the sun. Still, this pairing works just as well with any crisp light beer you’ve got in the cooler.
Inspirado White is smooth and mellow with a creamy profile that mirrors the beer’s easygoing vibe, but with a hint of subtle spice that adds a little something extra. It’s an effortless combo that keeps the pace relaxed but flavorful.
Arnold Palmer + Macanudo Café
Created by the pro-golfer of its namesake, the Arnold Palmer is more than just a golf drink — it’s a classic, on and off the course. The perfect mix of iced tea and lemonade is refreshing and sweet at all hours of the day and in all kinds of weather.
Macanudo Café matches that mood with a mellow and approachable flavor that works well for those new to cigars or for an early-morning tee time. It’s a pairing that is simple, balanced and always iconic.
Whisky Mac + Macanudo Inspirado Red
The Transfusion of our Scottish cousins, the Whisky Mac is the classic golf cocktail of the sport’s motherland. Made with Scotch and green ginger wine, it’s a warming drink with just the right amount of sweetness and plenty of character. Often served after cool, wet rounds, it’s a favorite for thawing out on the links.
And it only feels right to pair a Mac with a Mac. Macanudo Inspirado Red brings bold flavor and spice that match the richness and heat of the cocktail. Its full-bodied Nicaraguan and Honduran blend holds up to the bite of the Whisky Mac. So whether you’re in the Highlands or just battling a rainy back nine, this pairing is built to warm your spirit.
Azalea + Macanudo Inspirado Green
The Azalea is the signature Masters cocktail, famously served at Augusta National during tournament week. Made with gin, pineapple juice and grenadine, it’s bright, floral and just the right amount of tart. Whether you're mixing one up at home or lucky enough to score a tee time at Augusta, it's a drink worth savoring.
If you're looking for a cigar that wears a green jacket, it doesn't get better than Inspirado Green. Its bold Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper delivers an exotic, earthy sweetness and depth that pairs beautifully with the cocktail’s fruit-forward profile. The result is a pairing that feels right at home during Masters week or any round worth remembering.
Round In Review
You don’t need a perfect scorecard to enjoy a great cigar and a good drink. Pair well, play your game and make the round yours. Got questions about cigars and golf? Send us a message on Instagram.
