Reflection of petrifying monster would show no such spirit (4)
I believe the answer is:
grog
'spirit' is the definition.
(I know that grog is a type of rum)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for grog that I've seen before include "Old sailors' tipple" , "Traditional naval drink" , "Rum mixed with water" , "Sailors' drink of rum and water" , "Drink of spirits and water liked by sailors" .)