Non-alcoholic party drinks might seem to be an oxymoron to some, but there is an abundance of good non-alcoholic drinks available. As we prepare for a holiday party this option is well worth consideration.
Non-alcoholic party drinks serve a myriad of purposes. These should all be considered by a conscientious host or hostess. First, children can partake of the beverages, but not without concern. More on this later. Second, those with an alcohol problem who have been trying to stay sober have a real option. And third, people who have had enough alcohol can continue to drink without becoming intoxicated.
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Revisiting your wizzleys brought to mind what I'd meant to ask when first reading this article.
Do you consider sparkling waters among possibilities for non-alcoholic party drinks?
Kroger, for example, has a lovely, reasonable-priced line with such favorite flavors -- there may be as many as 12 to 13 here -- as blood orange, blueberry pomegranate, key lime and pineapple coconut.
The drinks look clear no matter the flavor. I suppose that in a glass alcohol-drinking party-goers might assume that they're vodka (or whatever else alcoholic looks clean-cut as pure water ;-D).
One purpose is to have it appear the people who have them fit in. This might be real important to a pregnant person who has not yet decided to share the information.
blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practicalities and products.
What is "a typical fruit punch" taste?
Is there a prevailing reason for serving mock alcoholic drinks? Perhaps mocked alcoholic drinks seem more appealing, more photogenic because of their presentation with stirrers, straws and wedges.
I should have included non-alcoholic drinks ae important if anyone attending a party is pregnant.
That would be worth consideration.
Modern chemically brewed beer is not very pleasant, but traditional real ale tastes better.
I have no problem with responsible drinking, but I just do not like the taste of beer at all. When I had a kidney stone I was told to drink beer, or at least non-alcoholic beer. It did not work well. I just could not stand the taste.
I drink red wine with food but nothing else, - no beer, cider, spirits, liqueurs.
I do like non alcoholic cocktails, mocktails.
I like the idea of the TV show.
For years we have had a series called 2 for the Road on a local television news. It always has 12 featured drinks, with a well-known personality presenting each. Usually entertainers, sports figures, and religious leaders take part. The archbishop and one rabbi always provide a drink. This ends right before New Years, releasing one per day segments. A useful endeavor. I looked in YouTube for past year offerings, but could not find it, so I substituted books. The idea is to reduce drunken driving.
I do not drink alcohol either, but do see a need for others to have an option. As for children, they are so easily swayed that we mush exercise discretion.
Hope this article helps some, and if just one it was worth writing.
BSG
Excellent. I do like your advice about making alcohol style drinks too attractive to children.
My husband and sons don't drink alcohol so these are especially useful ideas. I always do a fruit punch on Christmas Eve as an option with mulled red wine.