What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot drink served up, coming shortly (4)" mean?

The definition is "coming shortly". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. H (synonym of "Hot") + GIN (synonym of "drink") [reversal: "served"]; definition: "coming shortly" The answer is NIGH.

Hot drink served up, coming shortly (4)

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