| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strong alcoholic drink | The Telegraph Quick | 26 Dec 2022 |
| A fortifying drink is what might make Hoskins get up! | ||
| Strong drink for the hard type with Rene retiring | Irish Times Crosaire | 12 Apr 2016 |
| Acquire Dutch courage from blended snifter when loud earl gatecrashes ... | The Telegraph Toughie | 16 Jan 2015 |
| Drink as a loosener-up? Anything but |