Historical clue formulations

• Knocked back a few — 2026-06-25
• Chugged or sipped — 2020-02-19
• Quaffed — 2017-11-21
• Took a shot, say — 2016-02-11
• Acted like a sponge — 2013-06-07
• Guzzled — 2009-10-19
• Had a spirited session? — 2009-08-14
• Guzzled — 2007-02-07
• Wet one's whistle — 2003-05-25
• Toped — 2002-06-03
• Had a shot — 2002-03-15
• Had a shot — 1999-07-16
• Guzzled — 1998-09-07
• Drained — 1995-06-23