Mint Vinegar
["6 c. white wine vinegar", "3 lemons", "1 1/2 c. loosely packed fresh mint leaves", "1/2 c. honey", "fresh mint sprigs (optional)"]
["Heat vinegar to 150\u00b0 in saucepan.", "Using citrus zester or paring knife, cut strips of rind from lemon, reserving lemon for other uses.", "Combine lemon rind, mint leaves and honey; add hot vinegar.", "Stir with a wooden spoon, gently bruising leaves; pour into two 1 quart jars.", "Cover and store at room temperature 2 weeks.", "Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into decorative bottles or jars, discarding mint.", "Place a mint sprig in each bottle, if desired.", "Store in a cool, dark place up to 6 months. Yields 6 cups."]
["white wine vinegar", "lemons", "mint", "honey", "mint sprigs"]