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> I am wondering what people have to drink when they eat birthday cake
> with icing. The only things I can tolerate is milk, coffee or water.
> Soft drinks do not taste good, nor does iced tea or hot chocolate.
> Mixed drinks, beer and wine also seem like a poor choice.
>
> Tom

Depends on the cake. A good champagne is always welcome if the cake is
decent Otherwise black coffee or water. Unsugared iced tea works too,
if it's strong enough.