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Instant cola removed from cocktail (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tick

'instant' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for tick that I've seen before include "Moment - parasitic arachnid" , "Blood-sucking insect or sound of old clock" , "sign of approval from teacher" , "Sound of an old watch" , "Check-mark or blood-sucking mite" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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