By Kathryn Stone.

Dating without alcohol can feel very intimidating if you are new to it, especially when you are on a first or second date. Whilst traditionally a lot of first or second dates happen in bars, you might find it harder to think of alcohol-free date ideas. Luckily, there are so many options for fun alcohol-free dates that can help you connect with a new person.

So if you are wondering about how to date without drinking alcohol, our advice is to let go, have fun, and just see where things go. Here are some of our favourite non-drinking dates to go on in the winter.

What To Do On A Non-drinking Date?

Here are some of our favourite alcohol-free date ideas so you can authentically connect with someone new, and discover whether you have a connection or not, without the need for alcohol. 

Go Skating

Ice skating is the perfect winter pastime. Slipping and sliding about on the ice can be a great place to get your flirt on. And, if you are nervous about initiating touch and intimacy without alcohol, this can be a great way to get comfortable with each other.

And, of course, every good ice skating trip ends with a hot chocolate. So why not try an adult, alcohol-free boozy hot chocolate to end the perfect date?

Go To A Museum 

What better way to connect with somebody than to go to a museum and discuss the exhibitions? You can connect with each other over your favourite art, artists, photographers, or rock type, depending on what you are into. It is a great way to see how the other person thinks and connect on an intellectual and personal level.

Go For A Coffee Date

If you simply want to discover the connection between you and your date, try a coffee in a coffee shop instead of grabbing a drink in a bar.

Go out for a coffee and a slice of cake and enjoy conversation with someone new. This way you can talk about anything and everything and really get to know them. If you have a good connection with someone you will likely find the conversation flows and your coffee might even get cold!

Go For A Walk Through A Park Or By A Lake

For some people, it is easier to talk to new people whilst doing something. Walking can be a great way to do something but leave space for conversation and getting to know someone.

So why not wrap up warm and head to your favourite park, the woods, a nearby lake or river, and go for a walking date? If you have a dog you could even bring them too. Nothing breaks the ice more than a cute, fluffy animal!

Go To The Movies Or See A Show

If you aren't sure what to do with your date, you can always go for the traditional movie date, or see a show or a comedy show. This is a great way to see if you have the same taste as your date, and just do something fun together. If you are worried about things being awkward it will give you something to talk about. 

You could even go for a coffee first, or end the date with an alcohol-free cocktail at home or at one of the increasing number of bars that now serve alcohol-free cocktails.

Have A Spa Day

Want to connect and pamper yourselves? Then a spa date is in order. Connect in the sauna and enjoy a relaxing couples massage. If you would usually include prosecco in a spa date then try bringing a bottle of alcohol-free prosecco.

After spending some time in the spa you will be so relaxed that you can connect authentically without any anxiety about the date. And, even if the date doesn't go too well you will come out of the experience feeling rejuvenated and cared for. That sounds like a win-win to me! 

Enjoy Alcohol-Free Cocktails With JOMO

If none of these alcohol-free date ideas tickle your fancy and you still really want to have a drinks date, then try drinking alcohol-free cocktails on your date. And if things progress well and you choose to invite someone back home you can make yourself look like quite the alcohol-free connoisseur by offering them a cocktail from the JOMO subscription box!

Each JOMO subscription box contains a thoughtfully curated selection of drinks, including a full-sized bottle of alcohol-free spirits and all the ingredients for a spectacular alcohol-free cocktail, garnishes and snacks included. One box contains everything you need for a satisfying and indulgent alcohol-free cocktail. So get ready to impress your date with your impeccable alcohol-free mixology skills and you might find that you really enjoy dating without alcohol.