Can't say that I think very highly of drunken experiences. They are not very "real" in my opinion. Drinking decreases your self awareness. It decreases your awareness of everything and just makes you numb. You make decisions without using your mind or intuition. Personally, I'm not attracted or really receptive to anyone who has been drinking because it is not really who they are, and I have no desire to drink (anymore).
It is good to want to be relaxed and friendly though. I like that you can look at your experiences from being drunk and separate the positives from the negatives. There is something to be learned even while drunk
I think you have the right idea about feeling good while still sober.