nightcap

nightcap
   a drink of intoxicant
   You don't place it on your head but drink it before retiring:
    A 'nightcap', which consisted of a stoup of mulled claret, well spiced and fortified with a glass of brandy. (Lowson, 1890)
   Now also of any such drink in the evening:
    May I please offer you a nightcap? (M. Thomas, 1980 — he was trying to pick up a stranger)

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