markman

I was on a family vacation to Hawaii a few weeks ago. The weather was great and I was feeling pretty good about being sober, realizing how impossible this trip would be if I was still chugging vodka. My little nephew was running around the pool drinking Lava Flows...a fruity/chocolate drink. I thought it looked pretty good so I went up to the bar and ordered one with my free coupon. I watched her make the drink and I was thirsty. As I brought the drink to my lips, I think I smelled it before I drank it. I instantly spit it out, but I could taste the booze on my lips. It was full of rum. I was really pissed and about punched the bartender. She had no way of knowing and I should have ordered a virgin, but it didn't even occur to me that there would be alcohol it in.

My sponsor and I laughed about it. I don't feel my sobriety was threatened in any way and I'm glad my reaction was immediate.

The moral of the story is that, when in doubt, order a virgin.

CarolD

When in doubt....smell first
I've had bartenders make mistakes about virgins.

Good to know you enjoyed your trip....

coffeenut

Congrats on your sober trip!

collinsmi

Happened to me once with a coke.

baggervance

I always just lied and told the wife I was drinking virgins. Always thought I had her fooled
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flutter

Another reason I never drink "mocktails"

Glad it didn't mess with your thinking at all !!!

colettely

you seem to be a very strong person I have seen many that dwell in self pity over the same situations and me personaly am not sure how I would react...more power to you!!

Dime

Flutter that's beautiful "Mocktails" describes it so well!

It's kind of like alcohol free beer for me. What's the point? I didn't even care for light beer when I drank or light cigarettes or slow motorcycles. I want more, more, more, more...........

I just can't figure out why a person like myself drank too much though. LOL