Any suggestions for non-alcoholic complimentary items?

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Toni4739
Level 2
Coahoma, TX

Any suggestions for non-alcoholic complimentary items?

An issue I've  run into with leaving a complementary bottle of wine ect is the growing number of guests in recovery.  Its caused some issues .

As a result,  we no Longer provide this as a courtesy.  A bottle of sparkling water or juice is an adequate replacement I believe.  Unless you have further suggestions, I'd love to hear them .

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Ann72
Level 10
New York, NY

@Toni4739  Good point!  During dry January I discovered this stuff, which is terrific and comes in a couple of flavors:  https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%96ST-All-Natural-Alcohol-Sparkling-Beverage/dp/B091GPJRLX/ref=sr_1_2_f3_...

 

I've also heard of a brand called De Soi, but I haven't tried it yet (and it's kind of expensive, though very pretty!):  https://drinkdesoi.com/products/variety-pack-bottles

 

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Mike-And-Jane0
Level 10
England, United Kingdom

@Toni4739 we don't leave wine for similar reasons - Between recovery, veganism, and religion its just now worth upsetting people. You (we) could ask if people would prefer wine or juice but its just more to get wrong!

Helen744
Level 10
Victoria, Australia

@Toni4739  

it is a vexed question Toni , I personally have never left a bottle of wine but many other things, some of which are appreciated , some not so much . Always good coffee pods , two litres of milk,lots of tea and chocolate drinks are popular. . some people also leave bread and different cereals ,but I find these are often just wasted because people have many different diets as well as drinking preferences. During the winter I always leave soup mixes in packets as well.. I will leave rice in a container and oil vinegar tomato sauce salt and pepper. Cordial is also provided and as our water is good I leave a cold jug of water on hot days . My way of thinking is that I would not leave cigarettes so why would I leave wine .If I was hosting near a winery or a boutique distillery I would maybe mention it but not provide product. Some guest look for 'the freebies ' but if we are paying full retail then the bottom line must come into account ... H

Sarah5000
Host Advisory Board Member
Adelaide, Australia

I give a bottle of wine for staying more than 4-5 days, but I also give some local juices or soft drinks or sparkling water and snacks for afternoon teas. 

Sarah
Ann72
Level 10
New York, NY

@Toni4739  Good point!  During dry January I discovered this stuff, which is terrific and comes in a couple of flavors:  https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%96ST-All-Natural-Alcohol-Sparkling-Beverage/dp/B091GPJRLX/ref=sr_1_2_f3_...

 

I've also heard of a brand called De Soi, but I haven't tried it yet (and it's kind of expensive, though very pretty!):  https://drinkdesoi.com/products/variety-pack-bottles

 

Helen744
Level 10
Victoria, Australia

'@ Ann72 Thats funny Ann, in Australia its 'dry July'.. H

 

Ha @Helen744 !!  Did not realize that!  Of course it's the height of winter for both of us, I guess.  Which makes me wonder why we torment ourselves at that time...