What does the cryptic crossword clue "UK is supporting British drink — they have strings attached (9)" mean?

The definition is "they have strings attached". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="B") + OUZO (synonym="Greek drink") + UK (synonym="UK") + IS (synonym="IS") = BOUZOUKIS; definition: "they have strings attached" The answer is BOUZOUKIS.

UK is supporting British drink — they have strings attached (9)

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