nurse a drink

Idioms  

1. Consume a drink slowly, especially in order to conserve it. For example, He nursed one drink for the whole evening. This idiom alludes to holding a glass very carefully, as one might a child. [c. 1940]

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Example Sentences

Heather Poole, a flight attendant with more than 20 years of experience, said her fellow flight attendants are put at risk by serving passengers who lower their masks for too long to nurse a drink or take their time eating a snack.

From Los Angeles Times

Praca da Republica is a tempting spot to slow down and nurse a drink at a cafe, enjoying the relaxed tempo of local life.

From Seattle Times

All over Europe, I seek out cozy establishments like this to relax, nurse a drink and strike up a conversation.

From Seattle Times

Make a decision to nurse a drink while you circulate.

From Forbes

Some, like Le Poisson Rouge and the Cornelia Street Café in Greenwich Village and Galapagos in Brooklyn, are like jazz clubs: you can nurse a drink while listening to a performance, but the atmosphere is quiet and focused.

From New York Times