Hot ___ (winter quaff) (5)

I believe the answer is:

toddy

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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