godan verb (-su), transitive verb
make someone drink; force to drink; let drink
Causative-like transitive verb: the subject causes someone else to drink, ranging from offering to forcing. Often used with 酒, 薬, 水, etc.
子供に薬を飲ませるのに苦労した。
I had a hard time getting the child to take the medicine.
彼は無理やり酒を飲まされた
He was forced to drink alcohol against his will.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
serve alcohol; treat to drinks
Specifically for serving or treating someone to alcoholic drinks, often in a social setting.
今夜は私がお酒を飲ませます。
Tonight, I'll treat you to drinks.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
be drinkable; be palatable
Describes the quality of a drink, especially alcohol, as being good to drink. Often used in potential or descriptive expressions.
この酒はなかなか飲ませる。
This sake is quite drinkable.