A trap for the drinker (3)

I believe the answer is:

gin

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'a trap' is the definition.
(gin is a kind of trap)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for gin that I've seen before include "Machine for separating cotton from its seeds" , "Animal trap or alcoholic drink" , "Strong drink - trap" , "Liquor flavoured with juniper berries" , "Juniper-flavoured spirit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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