Alcoholic winter warmer (5)

I believe the answer is:

toddy

(Other definitions for toddy that I've seen before include "Drink made with spirits and hot water" , "Hot mixed drink" , "sugared drink" , "Hot drink of spirits with sugar and spices" , "Palm tree sap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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