Some real excitement from drink (3)
I believe the answer is:
ale
'drink' is the definition.
(type of beer)
'some real excitement from' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ALE' is hidden within 'real excitement from'.
(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "English beer, may be bitter" , "English beer, mild or bitter" , "Grog" , "Alcoholic beverage" , "Booze" .)