IDK, if you are blushing and getting butterflies at the mere generic idea of going on a date (nonspecific to an individual you have an active crush on), that doesn't seem like something rooted in your inherent romanticism. After all, if you're not thinking about a specific person you like, then this anxiety can't be connected to active romantic interest.

It sounds to me like you're just nervous about dating. And that is fine. Maybe you also are a romantic person! That's also fine, there are tons of people out there who are disillusioned with modern dating and yearn for something more emotional. But I'm not sure how you can know which is true until you've gotten your feet wet. The truth is that even if romantic relationships are a big, special thing, most first dates will not be.

As u/wintergreen233 said, at the end of the day, going for a drink is just going for a drink.