5 c. malt vinegar
2 sticks cinnamon
12 whole cloves
4 blades mace
15 whole allspice
8 peppercorns

Place vinegar and spices in the top of a double boiler over cold water. Bring water to boil, remove from heat and allow the spices to steep in the warm vinegar for 2 hours. Strain, bottle and use as needed.