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What Your Drink Order Says About Your Dating Confidence đŸ„ƒđŸ’‹

Posted on by Stacy G
24
Oct

When cuffing season rolls around, the bar isn’t just where you grab a drink — it’s basically a dating confidence test.

New research from Talker Research, in partnership with Mi CAMPO Tequila and Tinder, surveyed 2,000 single millennials and Gen Zers (21+) and found a strong link between drink choice and how boldly people “shoot their shot.”

And apparently, those who take their drinks neat, knock back a shot, or order a classic margarita
 are some of the most confident daters out there. Cheers to that. 🍾

đŸ„ƒ Shot Takers = Shot Callers

A whopping 78% of people who go for shots come across as confident — same for those who drink their liquor neat. And 70% of margarita lovers? Also bold.

But it’s the “on the rocks” crowd who win this confidence game with 79% saying they’re likely to make the first move. (Bonus: Tequila drinkers — 77% of them — are also out here initiating connections like it’s their job.)

“Confidence in dating isn’t just about being bold — it’s about being real,” says Devyn Simone, Tinder’s resident relationship expert. “Gen Z and millennial daters are showing us that authenticity is the new superpower.”

Translation: Whether you’re sipping a margarita or slamming a shot, it’s the confidence that does the flirting.

đŸč First-Date Fuel

The most popular first-date drink orders?

  • Margarita — 31%

  • Shot — 28%

  • Glass of wine — 24%

  • Martini — 14%

  • Mimosa — 13%

  • Piña colada, daiquiri & on the rocks — 12% each

  • Whiskey sour — 11%

  • Old fashioned — 11%

No matter what’s in your glass, 57% of singles say they’ll have at least one drink on a first date. And yes, dinner (52%) and grabbing drinks (40%) remain the go-to date plans.

If sparks fly, 32% expect talk of a second date
 and 26% are planning for a first kiss. (No pressure.)

🍾 Cuffing Season = Confidence Season

This isn’t just about drinks. It’s about energy.

  • 56% of singles are excited for cuffing season.

  • They’re planning an average of five first dates.

  • 53% say they feel empowered to take a chance on someone new.

When asked which drink matches their cuffing-season energy, 1 in 4 picked tequila-based cocktails:

  • Straight tequila: Bold, emotionally open, spontaneous.

  • Paloma: Bubbly and easygoing.

  • Margarita: Adventurous and living without regrets.

Honestly? If my drink order could flirt for me, life would be a lot easier.

🧊 Dating Trends You’ll Actually Recognize

Forget playing it cool. This generation is
 loud about what they want.

  • “Loud looking” — being upfront and direct — is in. (37%)

  • “Future proofing” — asking the real questions early — is rising. (34%)

  • Daytime dating is the new chill. (32%)

  • Sadly, “nanoships” — blink-and-you-miss-it flings — are alive and well. (38%)

And yes, more people find it easier to make a move IRL (40%) than online (20%). Take that, algorithms.

đŸ„‚ Final Sip

Whether your vibe is “margarita and manifesting” or “shots and seeing what happens,” this cuffing season is all about showing up confident — or at least faking it until the second round arrives.

So
 what’s your drink order? 👀

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Stacy G

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