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Is There Really a ‘Secret Drink’ You Can Order to Get Out of a Bad Date at a Bar?

An image of a sign from a bathroom bar promising such a “code word” has gone viral, but not all bartenders agrees that it’s the best way to handle the situation.

In a dating environment defined by right-swipes and slides into the DMs, the chances of sidling up to the bar and into an uncomfortable—or downright dangerous—situation are high.

Recently, the internet became abuzz over the alleged existence of the "Angel Shot," a potentially lifesaving (or at least night-saving) piece of covert bar jargon, which guarantees customers on foul first dates a quick, under-the-radar escape from their unwanted advancer. A boozy deus ex machina for the online dating set, if you will.

An image of a sign posted in the women's bathroom of The Iberian Rooster— a "colonial Portuguese fusion" restaurant in Florida—went viral, and drew praise from many for creating a crafty means of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their female patrons.

"Are you on a date that isn't going well?" it asks, urging those who "feel unsafe, or even just a bit weird" to order an Angel Shot, a secret menu item designed to subtly indicate to the bartender that you need to GTFO of there. Per the sign, the shot can be ordered neat, with ice, or with lime, depending on the urgency of the situation and the patron's escape method of choice—being walked to their own vehicle or hailing a ride-sharing service.

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