How to Make Herb Vinegar

Herb vinegar is a great gift when you use a decorative bottle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Glass Bottles With Lid Or Cork
• Fresh Herbs
• 3 c. vinegar - balsamic, white wine, red wine, rice, or cider

1. Sterilize your bottles by immersing them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Wash herbs thoroughly.
3. Put four herb sprigs in each bottle and fill with 3 cups vinegar of your choice.
4. Seal bottles with lids or corks.
5. Store in a cool, dark place for three weeks to allow flavor to ripen.

Tips & Warnings

• Good herbs to try are oregano, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, sage, and basil. You can also mix herbs. Try to match the herb to the vinegar you're using: tarragon and thyme, for example, go well with a white wine vinegar, while sage and rosemary might go better with a red wine vinegar.
• If the herb decomposes, strain the vinegar into a new bottle.