Not down, in a way (3)

I believe the answer is:

sip

(Other definitions for sip that I've seen before include "Smallest drink" , "Take a little of a drink" , "Small mouthful of liquid" , "Drink in tiny mouthfuls" , "Drink daintily" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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