πίνω’s primary and most common sense is the physical act of drinking, and the vast majority of P2 renderings use some form of “drink.” “Drink” is natural, simple, and easily inflected for person/tense, and it also covers the common figurative uses (e.g., ‘drink the cup’ = endure/experience, ‘drink in’ = absorb) without forcing awkward alternatives. Frequency and typical usage favor “drink” as the consistent base verb.