Toffee vodka

• hard toffees200g g
• soft dark brown sugar↗4 tbsp tbsp
• vodka↗750ml ml
• A funnel

  coffee filter paper and a 1-litre sterilised lidded jar and 1 sterilised bottle (approx. 1-litre capacity)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Unwrap the toffees and put in a plastic food bag and smash with a rolling pin to break them into small pieces. Tip the toffee shards into the sterilised jar, then add the sugar and a pinch of sea salt.

2. 2

   Pour the vodka over the toffee mixture and stir. Leave in a cool dark place for two days or until the toffies have dissolved. Shake the jar twice a day during this time.

3. 3

   Once the toffee and sugar has dissolved, line a funnel with a coffee filter paper and set it over the sterilised bottle. Slowly pour the mixture through. Seal and store in a cupboard for up to three months, and shake before serving.