What does the cryptic crossword clue "Our distant relatives consume fruit drinks (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Our distant relatives". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EAT (synonym="EAT") in GRAPES (synonym="GRAPES") = GREAT APES The answer is GREAT APES.

Our distant relatives consume fruit drinks (5,4)

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