Mango-Papaya Vinegar

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ginger fresh minced peeled
• 3 inch mango wedges peeled
• 0.5 cup mint sprigs crushed
• 4  mint sprigs 
• 6 slices papaya peeled (1/2-inch-thick)
• 1 cup rice vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• sieve
• cheesecloth

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a widemouthed jar; cover and let stand 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking jar occasionally.
2. Strain the vinegar mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a glass measure or medium bowl, and discard solids.
3. Combine vinegar mixture and sugar in a small nonaluminum saucepan, and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cool.
4. Pour into a decorative bottle; add mint sprigs. Seal with a cork or other airtight lid, and store in a cool, dark place.