Beverage Menu

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite

  • Before dinner, it is customary to serve an aperitif to stimulate the appetite.
  • Let's grab a quick aperitif before heading to the restaurant.
  • I'm craving an aperitif right now, wanna join me?
  • Reading a good book is like having an aperitif for the mind.

noun a place where coffee and other beverages are served, often with light snacks or meals available for purchase

  • The new coffee shop in town offers a variety of specialty drinks and pastries.
  • Let's meet up at the coffee shop down the street for a quick chat.
  • I'm craving a latte from that hip coffee shop on the corner.
  • The library was his coffee shop, where he spent hours lost in books.

adjective describing a texture or consistency that is smooth and thick, like cream

  • The chef prepared a creamy mushroom risotto for the dinner party.
  • I love adding creamy milk to my coffee in the morning.
  • This ice cream is so creamy, it's like heaven in a cone.
  • Her voice had a creamy quality that soothed everyone in the room.

noun a mixed drink containing a spirit, typically whiskey, and a carbonated beverage, served in a tall glass

  • The bartender prepared a refreshing highball cocktail for the guest.
  • Let's order a couple of highballs at the bar.
  • I'm in the mood for a highball tonight.
  • His highball of confidence never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating that something is placed or situated on top of ice

  • The figure skaters gracefully glided on ice during the competition.
  • We're going to watch the hockey game on ice tonight.
  • I can't wait to hit the rink and show off my moves on ice.
  • The project was put on ice until further notice.

noun a quick squirt or spray of liquid

verb to squirt or spray with liquid

  • The bartender expertly prepared a spritz using prosecco, Aperol, and soda water.
  • I love to spritz a little lemon juice on my salad for some extra flavor.
  • Let's spritz some perfume on before we head out.
  • The artist spritzed some paint onto the canvas, adding a pop of color to the piece.

noun a cold, sweet drink made from milk, ice cream, and flavorings

  • The milkshake was made with fresh dairy milk and blended with ice cream.
  • Let's grab a milkshake from the diner down the street.
  • I could really go for a milkshake right now, it's so hot outside.
  • Her smile was as sweet and satisfying as a milkshake on a summer day.