What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tragically ma, in truth, I love a drink! (7,8)" mean?

The definition is "drink!". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MA, + IN + TRUTH, + I + LOVE + A = ITALIAN VERMOUTH; definition: "drink!" The answer is Italian vermouth.

What is the answer to "Tragically ma, in truth, I love a drink! (7,8)"?

The answer is Italian vermouth.

Tragically ma, in truth, I love a drink! (7,8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3052 | 24 Across | 2020-04-19 flower

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