Basil flower vinegar

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 25 g flowers (basil flowers)
• 500 ml balsamic vinegar, lighter

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest period approx. 14 days; Total time approx. 14 days 15 minutes

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Pick the flower heads from the ‘Magic Blue’ bush basil just before they have finished blooming, below the top pair of leaves. Pour 25 ml of vinegar from the 500 ml balsamic vinegar bottle and carefully add the flower heads (approx. 25) to the bottle. If necessary, bend the flower heads in half and push them into the bottle with the open side facing down. Add enough flower heads until the bottle is filled to its original level. Close the bottle and shake well. Ensure the flower heads are completely covered. Let the bottles stand for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally. The longer the mixture stands, the more intense the color will be. Finally, strain the vinegar into a decorative bottle. New bottles can be made every 2-4 weeks, as soon as there are enough flower heads. It goes very well with all summer salads.