diff --git a/src/act.item.c b/src/act.item.c
index 3a34604..a0fc417 100644
--- a/src/act.item.c
+++ b/src/act.item.c
@@ -873,7 +873,7 @@ ACMD(do_drink)
     send_to_char(ch, "Your stomach can't contain anymore!\r\n");
     return;
   }
-  if (GET_OBJ_VAL(temp, 1) < 1) {
+  if ((GET_OBJ_VAL(temp, 1) < 1) && (GET_OBJ_VAL(temp, 0) != -1)) {
     send_to_char(ch, "It is empty.\r\n");
     return;
   }