Q&A for How to Pretend to Drink Alcohol

To fully enjoy a party without drinking, redirect your focus towards engaging activities and connections. Instead of dwelling on not drinking, channel your energy into socializing, exploring non-alcoholic drink and food options, and enjoying the music. If you feel uncomfortable being surrounded by intoxicated individuals, consider seeking out gatherings where alcohol isn't the central focus. By embracing alternative activities and environments, you can have a fulfilling and enjoyable experience without consuming alcohol.

They might be, but you run the risk of someone asking to taste it. If they ask to smell it, just tell them it's vodka, which is pretty much odorless.

If it’s in a glass, put an ounce or so of grenadine in the bottom, and then use a spoon to gently pour the tea over top of the grenadine.

If you know what they are ordering for you or they order the same one every time for you, try to find a soda that has a similar color and when they are not looking, or when you go to the bathroom, hurry and throw the alcohol and switch it with the soda. Otherwise, be straight up and tell them you're straight when it comes to drinking and only want non-alcoholic drinks.