Possible Clues:

• Drunk's break, we hear as an afterthought, from strong drink
• Spirit — don't say it — sleeps (say it)
• Hollands gin, Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
• Holland gin
• Reportedly breaks the spirit
• A strong fruit brandy
• Shots heard — after drinking this?
• Strong drinks, Dutch gin made from potatoes say
• Drink breaks demanded by drunkard?
• Onset of snoring - companion sleeps having imbibed soft drink