Knocked back Calvados half-cut, or something fizzy instead? (4)
I believe the answer is:
soda
'something fizzy instead?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'knocked back calvados half-cut' is the wordplay.
'knocked back' is a reversal indicator.
'half cut' means to take half the letters.
'calvados' cut in half is 'ados'.
'ados' in reverse letter order is 'SODA'.
'or' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for soda that I've seen before include "Type of bread, water or fountain" , "Fizzy water, goes well with whiskey" , "for use with whisky?" , "pressurised liquid" , "Drink containing carbonated water and sometimes flavouring" .)