Cordial, gin and ale mixed up together (6)

I believe the answer is:

genial

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'cordial' is the definition.
(I know that cordial can be written as genial)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for genial that I've seen before include "Affable in Ealing" , "'Affable, warm and friendly (6)'" , "Cheerful and well-disposed" , "Cheerful and easy-going" , "Angel I found being affable" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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