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Stimulant after gin? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

tonic

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This clue could be a double definition.

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

'gin?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'after' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tonic that I've seen before include "Invigorating drink" , "that may be mixed with gin" , "medicinal preparation" , "Important note" , "An enlivener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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