What does the cryptic crossword clue "Traps fish in cold drink (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GINS (synonym of "Traps") + LING (synonym of "fish"); definition: "cold drink" The answer is GINSLING.

Traps fish in cold drink (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #27620 | 4 Across | 2018-09-21 flower

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