Strange spirit (3)
I believe the answer is:
rum
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'strange' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'spirit' is the second definition.
(alcoholic spirit)
(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "Funny" , "Bizarre" , "Odd, like sailor's drink" , "Unusual" , "Odd sort of drink" .)