What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink that in Spanish means 'island' (10)" mean?

The definition is "island". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARTINI (synonym="‘drink’") + QUE (synonym="‘that in Spanish’") = MARTINIQUE; definition: "'island'" The answer is MARTINIQUE.

Drink that in Spanish means 'island' (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29178 | 22 Across | 2023-09-18 flower

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