What does the cryptic crossword clue "Impressionist perhaps with it given drink before dinner (8)" mean?

The definition is "drink before dinner". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APER (synonym of "Impressionist") + IT (synonym of "it") + IF (synonym of "given"); definition: "drink before dinner" The answer is APERITIF.

Impressionist perhaps with it given drink before dinner (8)

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