val douest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 We are having guests to stay soon and have been told that as one ofthem is an alcoholic who has only recently gone on the wagon, it wouldbe appreciated if we didn't serve drinks before or with the meal. That has thrown me a little - obviously we can serve water with themeal but does anyone have suggestions for something a little moreinteresting than plain fruit juice as an aperitif? The onlyalcohol-free wines we had (in the UK) were rather sweet and innocuousand in fact I have never seen any equivalent in France anyway. Ifanyone reading this is a non-drinker, what do you like to sip before orwith your meal?Many thanks,Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhat Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 thought i had posted a reply here but must have sent you a pm, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Val, In my experience Alcoholics, when off the booze, really hate any fake (alcohol) drinks. I'd just offer the same range of normal non alcohol drinks that you normally would.I've known loads of Alcoholics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 When I am in non drinking mode I like Cranberry juice and tonic water, its sort of dry............and not too gassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Teissere do an interesting range of soft drinks, cocktails with very unusal ingredients and no alcahol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eslier Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Try "Pommy" it comes in champagne bottles but is just sparkling apple juice. Most pleasant alternative to alchole, and available in all supermarchés. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 There is a good range of alcohol-free aperitifs whcih taste not unlike vermouth called 'Palermo'. There is also an alcohol free pastis called Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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