What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink in every gesture showing approval (6)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="every") + NOD (synonym="gesture showing approval") = PERNOD; definition: "Drink" The answer is PERNOD.

Drink in every gesture showing approval (6)

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