The book called "Don't Think, Just Drink: Getting Drunk on a Budget" has instructions how to fix a drink called Paintstripper.
You can not fix the drink in the first part of the game.
This is the low-spoiler guide for "The Paintstripper" puzzle in Nine Noir Lives. Unlike in normal walkthrough, you get gradual hints on how to solve the puzzle. Click the big button below to see your first hint. If the hint contains a spoiler, you will be warned about it before clicking.