Hot alcoholic drink (5)
I believe the answer is:
toddy
'hot alcoholic drink' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for toddy that I've seen before include "Drink made with spirits and hot water" , "Hot drink of spirits with sugar and spices" , "Hot alcoholic drink" , "Hot drink made with rum or whisky" , "sugared drink" .)