Friendly drink (7)

I believe the answer is:

cordial

This clue is a double definition.

'friendly' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'drink' is the second definition.
(cordial is a kind of drink)

(Other definitions for cordial that I've seen before include "drink with a fruity flavour" , "Hearty, affectionate" , "7 [HEARTY]" , "Pleasant - soft drink" , "Warmly welcoming to the drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Irish Times, The Telegraph, The Mirror and The Daily Express.

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