Thanks all, the stew was a success
and I now have enough left over to feed me til Christmas!!
I was never a drinker anyway (don't like the taste of alcohol) so to be honest I've not missed it at all. It's actually been a relief to say I've finally binned all pretence of trying to drink and people don't try and pressure me into it anymore lol!
I've already requested orange juice for the toast at my best friend's wedding coming up