A party drink (3)

I believe the answer is:

tea

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a party' is the first definition.
(I know that tea is a type of reception)

'drink' is the second definition.
(tea is a drink)

(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Beverage from leaves" , "going to pot?" , "Dried leaf infusion" , "Light afternoon meal" , "Evening meal - eat up" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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