The Myers-Briggs Guide to Drinking: What Your Personality Type Says About Your Cocktails & Drunken Alter Ego

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is usually used to analyze how we think, process emotions, and interact with the world. But what if we applied it to something a little more… entertaining?

Drinking habits vary widely based on personality, and whether you are a calculated sipper, chaotic shot-taker, or emotional wine philosopher, your MBTI type might just explain why.

So, grab a glass, find your type, and let’s explore:
✔ What you drink
✔ How you drink
✔ What kind of drunk you become

Because let’s be honest—a cocktail tells a lot about a person.

The Analysts (INTJ, INTP, ENTJ, ENTP) – The Overthinkers & Experimenters

These types live in their heads more than their glasses, and when they drink, they either become deep philosophers, strategic masterminds, or absolute chaos agents.

INTJ – The Chess Master with a Whiskey Neat

Drinks: Straight whiskey, classic Old Fashioned, or an expensive red wine.
Why? INTJs prefer no-nonsense drinks with structure and complexity—just like them.
Drinking Style: Paces themselves with methodical precision, calculating exactly how much they need to stay in control but buzzed enough to observe human behavior for later analysis.
Drunk Persona: Turns into a mystical oracle, giving unsolicited but eerily accurate life advice to strangers at the bar.

INTP – The Absent-Minded Professor Who “Forgets” to Hydrate

Drinks: Gin & tonic, mezcal-based cocktails, or whatever looks “interesting” on the menu.
Why? They love unusual flavors and new experiences, but often forget what they ordered.
Drinking Style: Drinks in bursts of enthusiasm, then suddenly realizes they are three cocktails in and forgot to eat dinner.
Drunk Persona: Gets existential and accidentally invents a new philosophy about the universe, only to forget it by morning.

ENTJ – The CEO of the Night Out

Drinks: Classic Martini, Negroni, or the most expensive bottle of Champagne.
Why? ENTJs demand powerful drinks that match their status.
Drinking Style: Orders for the whole table and strategically keeps everyone at their optimal level of intoxication.
Drunk Persona: Becomes the self-appointed leader of the night, organizing after-party plans like they are running a Fortune 500 company.

ENTP – The Chaos Goblin with a Cocktail in Each Hand

Drinks: A Long Island Iced Tea, shots of anything, or a cocktail they swear they invented.
Why? ENTPs need drinks that match their boundless energy and unpredictable nature.
Drinking Style: Drinks for the thrill, peer pressures friends, and has no concept of pacing.
Drunk Persona: Starts debating with strangers, initiates a dance-off, and somehow convinces the whole bar to play an elaborate drinking game.

The Diplomats (INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP) – The Emotional Drinkers

The feelers of the MBTI world. Whether they are drinking to connect, celebrate, or go on a soul-searching journey, emotions are always involved.

INFJ – The Mysterious Drinker Who Tells You Their Life Story at 2 AM

Drinks: Dark rum, herbal liqueurs, or a classic Boulevardier.
Why? INFJs like deep, complex flavors that reflect their soulful personalities.
Drinking Style: Starts quiet and introspective, then suddenly drops deep, poetic thoughts about the meaning of life.
Drunk Persona: Turns into a wise, mystical guide, giving incredibly profound advice to drunk strangers in the bathroom.

INFP – The Artistic Lightweight Who Gets Sentimental Too Fast

Drinks: Sangria, craft beer, or a floral gin cocktail.
Why? INFPs love aesthetic drinks with stories behind them.
Drinking Style: Starts sipping romantically, then accidentally drinks too fast because they got lost in conversation.
Drunk Persona: Gets misty-eyed about their childhood, cries over a song playing in the bar, and texts their ex or their childhood best friend.

ENFJ – The Ultimate Hype Person Who Makes Friends with the Whole Bar

Drinks: A French 75, whiskey sour, or a fancy Margarita.
Why? ENFJs need a drink that’s fun, social, and slightly impressive.
Drinking Style: Keeps everyone included, makes sure no one is drinking alone, and cheers way too often.
Drunk Persona: The life coach of the group, giving over-the-top pep talks and forcing everyone to take a group selfie.

ENFP – The Walking Party Who Should Have Stopped Three Drinks Ago

Drinks: A fruity Rum Punch, a Jungle Bird, or anything with "extra shots".
Why? ENFPs need a drink as wild as their energy.
Drinking Style: "Let’s do shots!", "I love you guys so much!", "Let’s go to another bar!"
Drunk Persona: Dances on tables, befriends a bartender, and starts a group singalong.

The Sentinels (ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ESFJ) – The Responsible Drinkers (Mostly)

The planners, the organizers, the ones who remember to close the tab.

ISTJ – The One Who Secretly Loves a Strong Cocktail

Drinks: A Manhattan, a neat Scotch, or a dry Martini.
Why? ISTJs prefer classic, timeless drinks with no unnecessary frills.
Drinking Style: Slow and steady, never too much, always in control.
Drunk Persona: The quiet, responsible friend who suddenly drops a well-timed, brutally funny joke.

ISFJ – The Supportive Drinker Who Makes Sure Everyone Gets Home Safe

Drinks: A sweet white wine, a light beer, or a simple vodka soda.
Why? ISFJs like familiar, comforting drinks.
Drinking Style: Sips gently, keeps everyone in check, and knows when to switch to water.
Drunk Persona: The mom friend who reminds you to drink water and orders your Uber before you realize you need one.

ESTJ – The Efficient Drinker Who Prefers a Power Hour Over a Marathon

Drinks: A strong IPA, a tequila shot, or a Vodka Red Bull.
Why? ESTJs want results: either a strong buzz or a quick night.
Drinking Style: Direct and fast, gets exactly as drunk as planned, then leaves when the party slows down.
Drunk Persona: The organizer of the night, who will argue about splitting the bill fairly.

ESFJ – The Social Butterfly Who Becomes an Emotional Drunk

Drinks: A Cosmopolitan, an Aperol Spritz, or a fruity frozen cocktail.
Why? ESFJs love fun, social, easy-to-drink cocktails.
Drinking Style: Loves group shots, remembers everyone’s drink order, and buys rounds for the table.
Drunk Persona: Becomes suddenly sentimental, tells everyone how much they love them, and hugs a lot.

Drink Like Your Personality

Whether you are a strategic INTJ whiskey drinker, an ENFP tequila-fueled chaos machine, or an ISFJ making sure everyone gets home safe, your MBTI type just might explain your drinking habits.

Next time you are out, take a sip, look around, and see if the MBTI stereotypes hold up. Odds are, they do.