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A DRINK which claims to give smokers the same rush as a cigarette is on the way to Britain.

Liquid Smoking, which comes in a red and white can resembling a fag packet, contains 15 per cent nicotine.

And the makers claim it could offer a way around smoking bans.

However, campaigners fear the drink, launched a year ago in Holland, could encourage people to light up.

Deborah Arnott, of Action on Smoking and Health, said: "Our concern would be if the packaging led to the promotion of cigarettes."

But Martin Hartman, of the Dutch suppliers insisted their drink could make life easier for smokers. He said: "We've got a product that has the same effects as nicotine but which you can drink in restaurants and on flights."

On the firm's website, they insist smokers desperate for a quick puff would be better off reaching for Liquid Smoking.

They say: "No smoke in the eyes or tar in the blood - just a natural feeling of well-being."