Spiced drink (5)

I believe the answer is:

toddy

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

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Penny Press.

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