This phrase has its own hand motion, of course, in which the speaker pretends to take a shot. As Mr. Lindsay explains, any objection could be used to complete this motion, not exclusively a beverage.

Merriam-Webster took the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries. New words include ...

Merriam-Webster has taken the rare step of fully revising one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including “petrichor,” ...