"Hot" alcoholic winter drink (5)

I believe the answer is:

toddy

(Other definitions for toddy that I've seen before include "A hot tipple" , "Hot drink of spirits with sugar and spices" , "Hot liquor" , "Hot drink of alcohol" , "Drink made with spirits and hot water" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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