What does the cryptic crossword clue "Good: this writer's allowed cocktail (6)" mean?

The definition is "cocktail". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym of "Good:") + IM (abbreviation of "this writer's") + LET (synonym of "allowed"); definition: "cocktail" The answer is GIMLET.

Good: this writer's allowed cocktail (6)

Times Cryptic #29164 | 1 Across | 2025-02-27 flower

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