Spirit of burlesque - essentially, topless form of entertainment, with no lines (3,2,3)
I believe the answer is:
eau de vie
'spirit' is the definition.
(type of brandy)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
(Other definitions for eau de vie that I've seen before include "Water of life, like brandy" , "Liquor" , "French spirits, especially brandy" , "Water of life or brandy - in France" .)