I'd rather...

...のほうがいいな。むしろ...がよい

I'd rather stay home tonight.

I'd rather be alone tomorrow.

Do you wanna drink beer or wine? 

   I'd rather have water please.

Is that OK?

   I actually took some medication today earlier so.

   I'd rather have water.

Thank you though. でもありがとう。

earlier/early adj)早い時期、早朝に、間近に、さっき

though 接)にもかかわらず  adv)でも、そうはいっても