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Ordering a cocktail in English (beginner)
Beginner English for ordering a cocktail. Key line: “Hi, can I get a light cocktail, please?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I get a light cocktail, please?
Them
Sure. Do you like fruit flavors?
Lin
Yes, maybe pineapple. Not too sweet.
Them
Okay. Do you want it with ice?
Lin
Yes, lots of ice. I get hot.
Them
Then I'll make it extra cold.
Lin
Great. One small glass, please.
Them
You got it. Stay cool out there.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Can I get a light cocktail, please?Polite drink order.
get is common in orders
Sweetness
✓ Not too sweet.Ask for less sugar.
Use for drinks or desserts
Ice
✓ With ice, please.Ask to add ice.
with ice = add ice
Small size
✓ One small glass, please.Ask for a small size.
small glass = a small serving
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a light cocktail, please?” — polite drink order. get is common in orders.
Sweetness: what to say in English
Say “Not too sweet.” — ask for less sugar. Use for drinks or desserts.
Ice: what to say in English
Say “With ice, please.” — ask to add ice. with ice = add ice.
Small size: what to say in English
Say “One small glass, please.” — ask for a small size. small glass = a small serving.