My husband's psychologist and doctor both said that it was so important for his early recovery that our home should be 100% alcohol free. And that I shouldn't drink at all, even when I'm not with him as the sight of me tipsy or smelling slightly of alcohol could have a negative effect on him. He also needs to avoid being in environments with alcohol, so no parties, trips to bars or group dinners where alcohol is served. It's not forever, but if he is really attempting recovery then it's such a tiny, tiny sacrifice for a few months or a year or so.
All of our friends understand and agree with this way of doing things. They don't find it any type of hardship to not drink in his company. Actually really sweetly three of them have given up smoking in order to 'be there' in an extra way for my husband. They know it's not quite the same but just wanted to show him they cared and admired him for starting to be up front about what he's going through.