Cali- you are smart to avoid alcohol. It is just an organic solvent, a byproduct of things rotting. Your body has no need of it, but knows how to convert it to sugars, since people have been eating rotten stuff for a long time.

One funny story I think of involves a friend who is a diabetic chemist. He can't drink, and refers to alcohol as "yeast poop."

People like the warm feeling as alcohol penetrates all the cell walls throughout their bodies. The feeling of being "out of control" as it affects your brain is pleasant to some, but if you drink too much you may temporarily get a bit disorganized.

That said, there are many drinks which taste good! My favorite right now is a tall glass of orange juice with a shot of apricot brandy mixed in. Add a squirt of lemon juice and they call it a Sourball.

Sweet drinks like Pina Coladas and Eggnog with a bit of rum and nutmeg are tasty, too!