The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PORTER
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The straight part
We know that "Doorman/drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doorman/drink = porter.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PORTER mean?
PORTER noun- A person who carries luggage and related objects.
- An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
- A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
- A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
- Stout (malt brew).
- To serve as a porter; to carry.