Cryptic crossword clue
Tex-Mex, say, after cool drink 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INFUSION

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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 = infusion.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INFUSION mean?

INFUSION noun
  1. A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.
  2. The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.
  3. The act of installing a quality into a person.
  4. The act of dipping into a fluid.
  5. (medicine) The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.

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