Start on a draft, say (3)

I believe the answer is:

sip

(Other definitions for sip that I've seen before include "Small mouthful of fluid" , "A small taste" , "Drink daintily" , "Drink in tiny mouthfuls" , "Drink slowly" .)

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

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