4 liters unfiltered apple juice
a bottle of brown rum
200 g unrefined sugar
1 vanilla pod, split
10 star anise
1 lemon, grated rind and juice
1 tbsp cardamon pods, lightly crushed
Heat everything except the rum together and stand for at least a couple of hours. Adjust sugar and lemon juice to balance the toddy's acidity.
Just before serving heat to below boiling, add the rum and serve immediately. If your guests are thirsty, make lots!
From: Camilla Plumb
