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Gosh! A mug for the drink! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cordial

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

'gosh a mug' is the wordplay.
'gosh' becomes 'cor' (I've seen this before).
'a mug' becomes 'dial' (both can mean one's face).
'cor'+'dial'='CORDIAL'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cordial that I've seen before include "stimulating drink" , "Warm and friendly; drink" , "Hearty, affectionate" , "Pleasant - soft drink" , "Agreeable - drink" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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