Strong European spirit (8)

I believe the answer is:

schnapps

(Other definitions for schnapps that I've seen before include "Strong spirits drunk in northern Europe, strong on consonants" , "Booze" , "Holland gin" , "Strong clear spirit drunk in Germany" , "Strong alcoholic drink from the Continent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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