Brief drink (5)

I believe the answer is:

short

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'brief' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'drink' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for short that I've seen before include "Wanting" , "Cause to blow a fuse" , "Neat" , "Concise" , "Uncivil, brief film" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.

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