Hot libation (5)

I believe the answer is:

toddy

(Other definitions for toddy that I've seen before include "Sap of wine-palm, as a drink" , "Hot drink made with rum or whisky" , "Hot spirituous drink" , "Mixture of spirits, sugar and hot water" , "Hot liquor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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