I drink club soda at home. Or just plain old water. However, I’m going out for dinner with friends after work. Of course they all drink, but support me. In case the restaurant doesn’t have club soda, I want to be ready! Lol. What’s you guys’ favorite drink when out for dinner, concerts??? I must note, this is my first outing since starting my sober journey. 15 days sober! Ideas?
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I know this sounds boring but for ME water is always my got to !! Make sure you have alot of support and a way out if you feel tempted good luck and keep up the good work !!! ONLY YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR SIEBRIETY DATE !!! 
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Lol. You know, water may just be my choice. Water with lemon. Why complicate things if I don’t have to?! Thanks for the reply!
I like to order milkshakes (nom nom), strawberry lemonade, regular lemonade, iced tea, iced coffee, or cranberry juice.
Enjoy your time out!!
Yes. Sparkling water.
Although club soda has the panache of being the drink of choice of Michael Corleone.
See, You need a clear head to run a family organisation.
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I think it’s less about what you order it’s the stigma in your mind. It’s perfectly normal to have water, tea, soda and mock tails. It’s in our mind we feel naked without the drink in front of us. But more so we feel naked without the numbing effect of alcohol. Flex your sober muscles and watch them grow. When you order do it with pride because you are doing something so brave. Best wishes and have a great time
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I like club soda with lime, or water with lemon. At home, I like water with peeled cucumber slices (try it). Not big on sweet stuff, but every now and then a real Coke, iced cold, tastes awesome. I think it’s less important about which non-alcoholic drink one chooses. What is most important to me is that feeling of accomplishment when I have committed to not drinking alcohol and I don’t drink, even when those around me are. It beats the feeling of knowing I could have stayed strong, but didn’t and drank.
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Thanks Steve! That sounds great because I LOVE club soda. I’ll spice it up with a slice of lime. Lol. You are right, nothing feels worse than regret! Knowing that I have made it through a night out to dinner without drinking alcohol WILL FEEL GREAT.
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Green tea is amazing. You want a drink that relaxes you? Except this one prevents cancer instead of causing it.
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Thank you!!! I have green tea in the cupboard. Mint green tea is my favorite!
Tomato juice or bloody Mary without the alcohol is delicious. Or Sanpelligrino/Soda water with lemon/lime. Good luck
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I love a colatonic with freach lime and “sprite”
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