Still stuck on 7a, but thanks, Philip - your extra clue for 1d really helped, although I never drink my gin that way!! Still can't see 7a, though... maybe I've got the wrong beginning - I keep thinking of anew.....
I like the use of numbers/words in the clues - sorry, Carravagio...
It's taken me about an hour - which is absolutely amazing for me, but having said that, it's an hour and holding.... come in 7a your time is up
Cheers
Chris