What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take a long time consuming a lot of pretty drinks (9)" mean?

The definition is "drinks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym="BE") + VER (synonym="VER") + AGES (synonym="take a long time") = BEVERAGES; definition: "drinks" The answer is BEVERAGES.

Take a long time consuming a lot of pretty drinks (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28995 | 10 Across | 2023-02-16 flower

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