A lady drinking endless salt water (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

adams ale

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(Other definitions for adams ale that I've seen before include "water instead" , "simple drink" , "Water (humorous)" , "Relaxed, tolerant" , "Liquid refreshment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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