I thought i had made some friends in AA until i ended up drinking again after multiple years, i had actually made some acquaintances based on common ground. Still good to have had those acquaintances thought but i really am going to try and get some friends in my life now without too many conditions.
I would recommend inviting people to come for coffee, you will work your way through the ones that think they are helping a fellow alcoholic to some that will legitimately enjoy your company and vice versa
