Cryptic crossword clue
Served up, magnificent drink 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LAGER

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The straight part
We know that "drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drink = lager.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAGER mean?

LAGER noun
  1. A type of beer, brewed using a bottom-fermenting yeast.
LAGER verb
  1. To store (lager beer) at a low temperature for maturing and clarification.
LAGER noun
  1. A defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers.
  2. A temporary formation of armoured vehicles for resupply.
LAGER verb
  1. To arrange in a circular formation for defence.
  2. To camp in a circular formation.

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