What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink almost beginning to taste better (8)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIGH (synonym="almost") + T (first_letter="taste") + CAP (abbreviation="better") = NIGHTCAP; definition: "Drink" The answer is NIGHTCAP.

Drink almost beginning to taste better (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29633 | 13 Across | 2025-03-04 flower

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