The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AKVAVIT
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The straight part
We know that "liquor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liquor = akvavit.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AKVAVIT mean?
AKVAVIT noun- A Scandinavian liquor that is about 40% alcohol by volume; distilled from potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds, anise, fennel, dill and other spices and herbs, depending on variety.