Cuffing season confidence tied to drink preferences: survey

Those who take their drinks neat, enjoy shots and like a classic margarita are some of the most confident daters on the market, according to new research.

New research from a survey of 2,000 single millennial and Gen Z respondents 21 and older conducted by Talker Research for Mi CAMPO and Tinder, found that as cuffing season approaches, what singles order at the bar may say more about their dating confidence than ever before.

Results found a strong link between drink preferences and self-assurance on the dating scene, finding that 78% of those who named shots as a go-to drink option come across as confident, matching the percentage of those who take their drinks neat and 70% of margarita-lovers.

The sample of respondents who consume alcohol found that those who prefer their drink on the rocks (79%) above other forms of drinks, and prefer tequila as their spirit of choice (77%) are more likely to initiate a connection.