{"id":7700,"date":"2023-01-01T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=7700"},"modified":"2023-12-15T14:00:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T21:00:26","slug":"states-that-drink-the-most-before-a-first-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/articles-and-news\/states-that-drink-the-most-before-a-first-date\/","title":{"rendered":"The States That Drink the Most Before (And During) a First Date"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, and breath caught in your throat? Chances are you may be experiencing some first-date nerves. Whether you reach for a glass of champagne, a homemade margarita, or a Bud Light, a little bit of liquid courage can go a long way. As dating app use continues to skyrocket<\/a>, it got us wondering which states are slinging back shots and sipping on red wines to calm first-date jitters. Keep reading to discover the states that are pregaming the hardest before a first date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which States Are Pregaming Most Before a First Date?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Certain states are breaking out the wine (or shot) glasses more than others! First on our list is Missouri<\/strong>, which combats first-date nerves with an average of 3.14 drinks \u2014 58.2% higher than the national average (which sits at 1.99 drinks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you decide to go on a murder-mystery date or visit The Boom Boom Room<\/a>, a burlesque dinner theater located in St. Louis, a little bit of liquid courage can open you up to new experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas<\/strong> follows closely behind, as respondents guzzle 3.10 drinks on average before their first date, which is 56.2% higher than the national average.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those in Hawaii<\/strong> tend not to get nervous before a date, as they only consume 1.57 drinks on average, which is 20.8% below the national average. Since Hawaii is home to some of the most epic first-date places like Lulumahu Falls<\/a> \u2014 a gorgeous 50-foot waterfall located in Honolulu \u2014 it\u2019s no wonder residents prefer to date (almost) sober.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Hampshire<\/strong> (1.65 drinks), Minnesota<\/strong> (1.70 drinks), and New York<\/strong> (1.71 drinks) follow closely behind as the states that are least likely to pregame before a date.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas<\/strong> (5.06 drinks) and Rhode Island<\/strong> (4.88 drinks) rack up the highest tab, as participants from those states drink the most during <\/em>the first date. The Lone Star State is home to plenty of vineyards<\/a>, which is all the more reason to let loose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utah<\/strong> (3.20 drinks), New York <\/strong>(3.29 drinks), and Virginia<\/strong> (3.30 drinks) are most likely to skip a nightcap by forgoing drinking during<\/em> the first date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are People Drinking Before a First Date?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Putting yourself out there can be difficult! Whether you\u2019re looking to date casually or are searching for your soulmate, alcoholic drinks can help you loosen up and quell first-date nerves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our findings revealed that a majority of people open the liquor cabinet before a first date, including even celebs like Camila Cabello, who admitted to taking shots<\/a> before her first date with Shawn Mendes. Most respondents reached for beer (28.0%), liquor for cocktails and mixed drinks (24.0%), or a glass of wine (22.3%) to put an end to first-date anxiety. Check out our other boozy stats below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n