I do have alcohol available when we entertain but the last few years I've been serving Sparkling grape juice. With the exception of only one person, my guests don't seem to want alcohol. We host an anuual Christmas dinner party for the last 20 years. We'd stock up and put out the alcohol for our guests. I noticed one or two people make themselves a drink. Those who lived far away never touched it. I stopped putting it out and no one said a word. Alcohol is not a necessary ingredient for a good party. I'd wonder about folks who say they absolutely *must* have it to make a party fun.