The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LEMONADES
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The straight part
We know that "drinks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drinks = lemonades.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 LEMONADES mean?
LEMONADES noun- A flavoured beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment.
- A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.
- Recreational drugs of poor or weak quality, especially heroin.