What does the cryptic crossword clue "After losing rear end, ricksha crashed; that'll be the drink (6)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses anagram / deletion. RICKSHA − A (rear end removed) = RICKSH, anagrammed ("crashed") = KIRSCH (definition = "the drink" — cherry brandy) The answer is KIRSCH.

After losing rear end, ricksha crashed; that'll be the drink (6)

Telegraph Cryptic #31208 | 11 Across | 2026-04-08 flower

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