potation

noun2

1. •
   [in the plural] The act of drinking.

   • […] perhaps his nocturnal potations, prevented him from recognizing accents which were tolerably familiar to him—[…] — 1819
2. •
   A drink, especially an alcoholic beverage.

   • The other potation was a juice made from grapes, pears and banana, drunk with pleasure at that greatest of rarities: a restaurant featuring healthy grub that actually tastes good. — 1997