What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lifted mate's drink (3)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of PAL (synonym of "mate's") [reversal: "Lifted"]; definition: "drink" The answer is LAP.

Lifted mate's drink (3)

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