What does the cryptic crossword clue "I’m surprised about church procuring prohibited drink (5)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a reversal. HOO (synonym="HOO") + CH (synonym="‘church’") = HOOCH; definition: "drink" The answer is HOOCH.

I’m surprised about church procuring prohibited drink (5)

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