Special attention needed to hold hot drink (5)
I believe the answer is:
latte
'hot drink' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'special attention needed to hold' is the wordplay.
'to hold' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen 'holding' mean this).
'LATTE' can be found hidden inside 'special attention needed'.
(Other definitions for latte that I've seen before include "See 21" , "Type of coffee" , "Espresso coffee and milk" , "Frothy milky coffee" , "Espresso with frothy milk" .)