Spice cocktail drunk up by second of two secretaries (7)

I believe the answer is:

paprika

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'spice' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for paprika that I've seen before include "Orange-red spice" , "Deep red spice" , "strong-tasting spice" , "Sweet red pepper" , "something spicy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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