What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cocaine gets in the way of celebratory drink (8)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="cocaine") + HAMPERS (synonym="gets in the way of") = CHAMPERS; definition: "drink" The answer is CHAMPERS.

Cocaine gets in the way of celebratory drink (8)

Independent Cryptic #11760 | 6 Down | 2024-06-19 flower

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