Local bash serving up some Kahlua mudslide (4)
I believe the answer is:
maul
'local bash' is the definition.
'maul' can be an answer for 'bash' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'local' bit.
'up some kahlua mudslide' is the wordplay.
'up' says the letters should be written backwards (in down clue: letters go upwards).
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'luam' is hidden within 'kahlua mudslide'.
'luam' back-to-front is 'MAUL'.
'serving' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for maul that I've seen before include "Injure by pawing" , "Pummel" , "Manhandle" , "Sledgehammer used to drive stakes and wedges" , "Attack savagely" .)