I'm a Mormon and don't drink, but have many friends who do. So I'm the designated driver. Every bar I've ever been in has Coke or Diet Coke as a mixer, so you can always order those. I rarely get any pressure to drink from friends/colleagues because they know me.

As a fun additional answer, if you're ever in Germany, you can order a "Spezi" in almost any bar/restaurant. A Spezi is half Coke/half orange soda. Looks kind of army green in color, but tastes pretty good and makes you sound cool when everyone else is ordering German beers and you just say "Spezi".

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In these days of social responsibility and rampant alcoholism most bars have a semi decent non alcoholic selection, some even offer free soft drinks if you mention that you're the designated at the start of the night.

Before i started drinking i used to order a St Clements - Orange Juice & Bitter Lemon. Very refreshing and most bars with those little bottles of mixers should be able to knock it up for you.

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You could obviously go with any of the soft drinks that are offered at just about any bar, but if you are going for the whole "I want it to look like I'm drinking but I'm not" vibe, a club soda with lime is an excellent choice. Typically served in a rocks or collins glass, your business associate would be none the wiser

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I don't drink either (religious reasons), so just tell the guy you don't drink and order what you normally would drink. He should have no problem with that and most people I tell that I don't drink respect me more for it.

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Another great alternative to an alcoholic drink is an Orangeade which can be made with a little soda water, oj, and sugar/syrup.

It gives the bartender something to do, a reason for you to tip him and it's possibly the best drink ever created.

Otherwise, don't feel shy because you don't drink alcohol, it's a personal choice and anyone worth their salt will respect that.

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Coke and grenadine.

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