Rose Petal Vinegar

Directions

1. 1
   Push the rose petals into a clean 12- to 16-ounce glass bottle, using a chopstick to pack them down if necessary.
2. 2
   Set a funnel into the top of the bottle.
3. 3
   In a small nonreactive saucepan, warm the vinegar over moderate heat until hot to the touch.
4. 4
   Pour the vinegar through the funnel into the bottle.
5. 5
   Using a chopstick, push the petals down to disperse them in the vinegar.
6. 6
   Allow the vinegar to cool to room temperature and then secure the lid or trim a cork to fit the top.
7. 7
   Let the vinegar sit in a cool dark spot until bright red and fragrant, about 1 week.
8. 8
   Strain the vinegar to remove the petals.