Crossword Genius

Some Tories linger for alcoholic drink (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

riesling

'alcoholic drink' is the definition.

'some tories linger for' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'RIESLING' is hidden in the letters of 'tories linger for'.

(Other definitions for riesling that I've seen before include "Aromatic white wine from the Rhine valley" , "Gin riles the wine" , "German/Austrian wine" , "Strange wine for Sir Ingle" , "Dry white wine (German)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app