What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cocktail one can spoil layering parts from the bottom (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cocktail". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAR (synonym="spoil") + TIN (synonym="can") + I (synonym="one") = MARTINI; definition: "Cocktail" The answer is MARTINI.

Cocktail one can spoil layering parts from the bottom (7)

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