beverage

noun2

1. •
   A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water.

   • He knew no Beverage but the flowing Stream; / His tasteful well-earn'd Food the silvan Game, […] — 1748
2. •
   (slang, no longer used) (A gift of) drink money.