could you receive it with thanksgiving?
could anyone take it, and truly be thankful to God for it, not simply pleased because their lusts are satisfied, but actually grateful to the One who created it and provided it, praising Him for the enjoyment of it and the benefit it has in it?
that goes for more than just alcohol, yes.
& it needs to be tempered by submission to the authorities, so far as the authorities don't prevent you from doing God's will or try to coerce you to sin, & tempered by wisdom: but this is the same question →
if it lands you in jail or with a fine from the court, could you be thankful for it? if it turns you into a fool, could you be thankful for it? if it breaks up your home, could you be thankful for it?
you quoted that all things are lawful, but not all things are expedient, and i know you emphasized the 'expedient' part, but don't forget the lawful part. that's written there too. and the wise one said there is a time for all things, didn't he?