Wow guys! Thank you for so many great suggestions... my test buds can't wait to try it
I am going shopping in a minute, so will report on my 'drinks' purchases
Regarding going to bars, etc. I agree, that the best option is to stay out of them - especially in the early days of sobriety! But, as mananagirl mentioned above, that's not always an option. In a few weeks I am going on holiday with my friend who is (well, at least a binge drinker), all was booked before I decided to quit, so I don't have any way out. I know we will go to a club so it's safer for me to go with some drink-alternatives on my mind, then to stand there and wonder what should I have to drink.
I don't know anyone who doesn't drink actually, might have to make some new friends & will pop into AA meeting. One step at the time