Key Concepts
Cosmo, Sex on the Beach, Scotch on the Rocks, Manhattan, Cocktails, Weak Drinks, Strong Drinks, Kick (alcohol/spice), Tab, Wasted.
Language Takeaway: Names of Drinks
- Cosmo (Cosmopolitan): A vodka-based drink, typically served in a martini glass. Often considered a "ladies drink" due to its popularity in media and perceived weaker strength.
- Sex on the Beach: A fruity drink, often associated with tropical vacations. It may contain rum, coconut juice, pineapple juice, and sometimes vanilla or ice cream.
- Scotch on the Rocks: Scotch whiskey served over ice. "On the rocks" means served with ice.
- Manhattan: A strong cocktail containing bourbon (American whiskey), vermouth, and bitters. It is not a sweet drink, though it may include a lemon or orange rind.
- Cocktail: A mix of different ingredients, usually alcohol-based. Non-alcoholic cocktails are also available.
Fluency Builder: Describing Drinks and Bar Etiquette
- Weak Drinks vs. Strong Drinks:
- Weak drinks (e.g., Cosmo, Sex on the Beach) have less alcohol content due to the addition of fruit juices or other mixers.
- Strong drinks (e.g., Manhattan, Scotch on the Rocks) have a higher alcohol content, often with minimal or no mixers.
- Kick:
- In the context of alcohol, "kick" refers to the strength of the drink. A strong drink has more "kick."
- In the context of food, "kick" refers to spiciness.
- Put it on my tab: A "tab" is a bill at a bar or restaurant that is paid later. To "put something on a tab" means to add the cost of the item to the bill to be paid later. In some American bars, the bartender may hold your credit card when you start a tab.
- Wasted: To be "wasted" means to be very drunk or intoxicated. It is an informal and casual term.
Discussion on Cocktails and Liquors
- The speakers discuss their favorite cocktails:
- Catherine prefers gin and tonic (gin, tonic water, and lime). Tonic water is bubbly.
- Marco prefers scotch on the rocks and generally avoids sweet drinks.
- Countries often have national alcoholic drinks (e.g., tequila in Mexico, vodka in Russia/Eastern Europe).
Vocabulary from Audio Review
- Dude: Informal way of calling a man.
- Kick: Power.
- Tab: An account of expenses that is required to be paid when wanted.
- Wasted: Drunk.
- Kidding: Fool or joke.
- Order: Ask for something.
- Cosmo: Name of a drink.
- Sex on the beach: Alcoholic drink that contains schnapps, peach vodka, cranberry juice and orange juice.
Synthesis/Conclusion
The video provides practical vocabulary and phrases for ordering drinks at a bar, focusing on different types of cocktails (Cosmo, Sex on the Beach, Scotch on the Rocks, Manhattan), describing their strength (weak vs. strong), and understanding bar etiquette (using a tab). It also introduces the concept of "kick" to describe the strength of alcohol or the spiciness of food and the term "wasted" to describe being very drunk. The discussion extends to personal preferences in cocktails and the idea of national alcoholic drinks.
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