Cryptic crossword clue
Cocktail is 50% neat rum or gin 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEGRONI

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The straight part
We know that "Cocktail" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cocktail = negroni.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NEGRONI mean?

NEGRONI noun
  1. A cocktail consisting of gin, Campari and vermouth.

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