Talented with a drink (3)

I believe the answer is:

ale

'a drink' is the definition.
(type of beer)

'talented with' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ALE' can be found hidden inside 'talented'.

(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "A drink; sounds like become ill" , "Alcoholic drink" , "Light-coloured beer" , "brew" , "Sold in 23" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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