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Recommend eggy drink when dropping a tablet (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

advocate

'recommend' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for advocate that I've seen before include "Public supporter" , "Recommend like counsellor?" , "Speak in favour of" , "Proponent" , "Promote" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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