Spirit that is the basis of a Tom Collins cocktail (3)

I believe the answer is:

gin

(Other definitions for gin that I've seen before include "Colourless spirit flavoured with juniper berries - mother's ruin" , "Common spirit" , "It could be used for drinking" , "Spirit drink" , "Juniper-flavoured spirit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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