What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink raised pulse on a girl (9)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. GRAM (synonym of "pulse") + A (abbreviation of "a") + RITA (synonym of "girl") [reversal: "raised"]; definition: "Drink" The answer is MARGARITA.

Drink raised pulse on a girl (9)

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