Food & drinkIntermediate
Ordering a drink with less ice in English
Everyday English for ordering a drink with less ice. Key line: “Could I get this *drink* with *light* *ice*, please?”
Full script
Lin
Could I get this drink with light ice, please?
Them
Sure, no problem. Do you want it less cold overall?
Lin
No, just less ice. I still want it cold.
Them
Got it. So, light ice, not no ice, right?
Lin
Right. I'm thirsty, not training to chew an iceberg.
Them
Fair enough. Anything else, or is the iceberg the main issue?
Lin
That's it, thanks. Light ice will save my teeth.
Them
You got it, one cold drink, with the iceberg left out.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Less ice
✓ with light iceLess ice
Common for drink orders; natural
No ice
✓ no iceNo ice
Don't mix it up with light ice
Still want cold
✓ I still want it cold.You still want it cold
Shows you don't want room temp
That's all
✓ That's it, thanks.Natural way to finish ordering
Easy closing at the end of an order
Quick answers
Less ice: what to say in English
Say “with light ice” — less ice. Common for drink orders; natural.
No ice: what to say in English
Say “no ice” — no ice. Don't mix it up with light ice.
Still want cold: what to say in English
Say “I still want it cold.” — you still want it cold. Shows you don't want room temp.
That's all: what to say in English
Say “That's it, thanks.” — natural way to finish ordering. Easy closing at the end of an order.