Drink spirits for severe cold (3)
I believe the answer is:
nip
This clue might be a double definition.
'drink spirits' is the first definition.
'nip' can be an answer for 'drink' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'spirits' bit.
'severe cold' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nip that I've seen before include "(Give) a small sharp bite" , "Feeling cold" , "small amount to drink" , "Pinch with small drink" , "Light bite" .)