Basil Garlic Vinegar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and split
2 cups wine vinegar or 2 cups white vinegar

Preparation

Place 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 cloves split peeled garlic in a sterilized pint jar.
Heat the wine or white vinegar to just below the boiling point.
Fill the jar with the vinegar, and cap tightly.
Allow to stand 3 to 4 weeks.
Strain vinegar, discarding basil and garlic.
Pour vinegar into a clean sterilized jar, adding a new sprig of fresh basil, if desired.
Seal tightly.
Use in dressings for rice, pasta, antipasto salads or in flavored mayonnaise.