What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alcoholic drink from bygone island (6)" mean?

The definition is "Alcoholic drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAST (synonym="bygone") + IS (abbreviation="island") = PASTIS; definition: "Alcoholic drink" The answer is PASTIS.

Alcoholic drink from bygone island (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17018 | 18 Down | 2023-01-24 flower

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