Alternatives to wine and beer

[ohyouBadBadkitten]

Cant really drink much at all at the moment, and coming to the conclusion that low/no alcohol wine and beers are all pretty grim. I'm a real ale/dry red wine kind of lady.

So I am looking for alternatives for
A)down the pub. Needs to be sharp (don't like sweet things) but I'm not allowed grapefruit as it messes with my medication.

B) at home. Am thinking some sort of posh cordial mixed with sparkling water, but will this satisfy and which ones?

What a great thread. I need to find ways of avoiding the inevitable slide into wine o'clock each evening, especially since DH 'accidentally' forgot to cancel the Naked Wine membership after Christmas .

Fever Tree do a lovely Mediterranean tonic water, which has a hint of roses to it and tastes much softer than Schweppes'.
Only ever seen it in Waitrose.

I'll have to try that fever tree one.
I guess the thing is, non-alcoholic beers and wines make you feel like you are missing out cos they are poor substitutes. Much better to stay away from them and enjoy drinks that don't remind you that you are 'missing out'

Good research leonine.

I have had tonic water and angostura bitters this evening. It's actually really nice!

Elderflower & pomegranate cordial or just plain elderflower.
Or how about real lemonade or ginger beer?