Many people prefer having shisha alone and believe pairing drinks with it ruins the experience. However, that is not entirely true. There are also people who are unaware of the right pairing, so they think just smoking shisha would be a safe option. We’re here to clear the air on this. This article highlights the best food and drinks to pair when visiting the best hookah lounge Dubai offers.
Fruits
While this may sound odd, pairing shisha with a plate of fruits is actually not such a bad idea. Often, smoking shisha causes dehydration, so the fruits help maintain your hydration levels and add to the flavor. This is a good combination if you’re already opting for a fruit-flavored shisha.
Sweets
Since hookah originates from the Middle East, traditional sweets are the perfect companion. That said, sweets like cakes, pastries, jelly, and soft candies are also good alternatives. It is worth noting that candies only go well with coffee or similar flavored shisha but not so much with sweets. So be mindful of this when choosing food.
Freshly Squeezed Juice
Many people don’t prefer experimenting with their palette. In this case, a glass of fresh juice would be a safe option. It will balance out the flavor while also preventing dehydration. You can choose from the citrus family or melons based on whether you prefer sweet or sour drinks.
Ale
Light smokers should limit their beer consumption to lighter styles. And vice versa for those who prefer stronger flavors. This balances out the flavors and leaves a purifying effect on your tongue. You might want a refreshing beverage to revive your senses after smoking hookah.
Still/Sparkling Water
Although it’s not particularly spectacular, the water goes well as well. Consider adding cucumbers or lemon slices for that freshness. With a wide variety of flavors and beverages to enhance the experience, you may have fun while hookahing.
Cocktails
Keep your shishas mild and enhance their flavors. Mildly flavored cocktails are a great pairing with shisha. We say mild as too sweet, or the wrong choice of flavors could clash with your hookah flavor, thereby ruining the experience. Tobacco and mint flavors are available as alternatives to fruity beverages. Avoid fruity drinks and pungent tobacco flavors if you don’t have an experimental palette.
Conclusion
Regarding safety, consuming juicy foods and drinking healthy beverages is okay to prevent dizziness from the nicotine that dehydrates you. As many fruits as possible should be consumed, and water or juice is advised to go with your hookah. To avoid unpleasant outcomes, you must absolutely avoid greasy or oily food. Now that you have it all sorted go ahead and reserve your place at HookahPlace.
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