Some local cop opted for cooler... (7)
I believe the answer is:
alcopop
'cooler' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.
'some local cop opted' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ALCOPOP' is hidden within 'local cop opted'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for alcopop that I've seen before include "Intoxicating beverage tasting like a soft drink" , "drink young people like" , "Polo cap (anag.)" , "spirits with youthful appeal" , "Soft drink containing spirits" .)