From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishliquid refreshmentliquid refreshmentDRUNKdrink, especially alcoholic drink – used humorously → liquid
Examples from the Corpus
liquid refreshment• A hearty supper was eaten and a bar constantly provided welcome liquid refreshment.• And the signs are the journeys will made without liquid refreshment.• But at least there was liquid refreshment on hand in Ted's hour of need.• Oh, there were times when a few drops of liquid refreshment passed their lips. 