Make a picture, forswearing a beer (4)
I believe the answer is:
pint
'beer' is the definition.
(beer is typically served by the pint)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pint that I've seen before include "Liquid measure" , "The working man's drink measure" , "Unit of capacity" , "Glass of beer (colloq.)" , "Liquid meassure - four gills" .)