What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink in can to be consumed by the start of spring (7)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses acrostic. TIN (synonym="can") in MARI (synonym="Mar 1, March the 1st") = MARTINI; definition: "Drink" The answer is MARTINI.

Drink in can to be consumed by the start of spring (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29279 | 10 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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