Not everyone likes the idea of an entire month of abstinence, but given how good it is for your body and mind, Feb Fast is certainly a popular trend. Nobody is going to judge you, you will feel fresh while everyone else is still looking a bit dusty, and your body with thank you.

This doesn't mean you have to sit in a corner with your knitting while your less-disciplined friends cavort over their shot glasses. Of course, ordering a cup of tea at the bar, may look very virtuous but is going to make everyone else a little ill-at-ease.

"Mocktails" will become your new friend when you are out and about and when at home you can stock up on sparkling water or spritzes and add your favourite fruit or herb to the drink for a different dimension.

"Mocktails" are usually served at most bars and can be gorgeous creations of various fruits, herbs, seasonings and always come in a huge glass that looks as if you have ordered dessert.

At home, find a good mix of base non-alcoholic soda and add some flavour. Lemon, lime and bitters is a classic example, but remember that bitters has a small percentage or alcohol in it, so after your ninth "mocktail" you will start to feel the sugar and the kick from the alcohol.

The obvious sodas are fairly high in sugar so avoiding those will give you a better chance of not getting a high later on in the evening or as you are hoping to fall asleep.

Tonic water has a lovely bitter flavour and is very refreshing in summer. You could add a dash of cocktail syrup such as Grenadine or Cassis, but these are also highly sweet. Natural fruit soaking in a glass is delicious and refreshing.

Add a lime or kumquat, mint or parsley to un-flavoured mineral water. You can also load up on ice and if you still trying to keep you appearances as the top party person of this year, an umbrella. Nobody will know except you.