What does the cryptic crossword clue "A drink for that damned woman? (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "A drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BLOODY (synonym of "damned") + MARY (synonym of "woman?"); definition: "A drink" The answer is BLOODY MARY.

A drink for that damned woman? (6,4)

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