Abstract: The invention relates to a device for containing liquids, in particular drinks, comprising: a bottom element, at least one side wall connecting onto the bottom element, a top element connecting onto the side wall at a distance from the bottom element, which top element is provided with at least one first passage opening for liquid, and a closing element positioned on a side of the top element remote from the bottom element and connected to the top element, such that the relative orientation between the top element and the closing element can be changed, whereby passage of drink through the first passage opening can take place or be blocked. The invention also relates to a closer for a drinks can.