With this substitute, start with a 1:2 ratio (rice vinegar to champagne vinegar) and then adjust until you get that right ...

If you're out of red wine vinegar, don't panic. We spoke to an expert and got the best substitutions that you likely already have in your pantry.

Cheap vinegar, produced from inferior white wine, will give poor results to your finished dish. Buy good-quality, aromatic vinegar with a complex flavour. The label will often specify which type ...