Possible Clues:

• Rejected sparkling water before holiday, drinking large brandy
• Type of apple brandy
• Apple brandy and soda served up after Calvin’s dropped in
• A brandy and soda knocked back after five, after short visit
• French apple brandy
• Type of brandy made from cider or apple-pulp
• Brandy very appealing initially, as cold unfortunately outside
• A brandy and soda knocked back after short visit by Victor
• Brandy distilled from apple cider