That's funny, some people won't drink it! (3)

I believe the answer is:

rum

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'that's funny' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "Spirit (in the punch?)" , "tipple" , "Alcoholic drink from molasses" , "Queer" , "Odd like drink distilled from molasses" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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