What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink being hesitant to admit mistake (6)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ERR (synonym="mistake") in SHY (synonym="hesitant") = SHERRY; definition: "Drink" The answer is SHERRY.

Drink being hesitant to admit mistake (6)

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