The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word OLD-FASHIONED
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The straight part
We know that "Dated/American cocktail" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dated/american cocktail = old-fashioned.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OLD-FASHIONED mean?
OLD-FASHIONED noun- A cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, served with a twist of citrus rind.
- Of a thing, outdated or no longer in vogue.
- Of a person, preferring the customs of earlier times.