A Poor Man's Balsamic Vinegar

Once upon a time there were Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Prada. And then came the fake bags. Which, in some cases, are so well made that they could deceive Coco herself.
Once upon a time there was the traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena. The one obtained from cooked grape must, the one that's left fermenting and aging for a very very long time in small wooden barrels. The one that you need only a drop to feel in Paradise. And then came the 3 dollars bottles. Which could never deceive anyone.

That said, it's obvious that if I could afford it, I'd buy tons of bottles of real balsamic vinegar, and I'd store them inside leather trunks made by Louis Vuitton. But as of now this doesn't seem like a realistic option, and it's better if I keep buying 3 dollar bottles, hoping in some good luck.
In the meantime, thanks to Sabrina from Les Madeleines di Proust, I discovered this way to give poor man's vinegar new life and I have to say I really like it. Well, it's not like the traditional one from Modena (...but what do I know? I've tried it by accident only once. Let's close the parenthesis here...), but it's better than the big bottles you get at the supermarket and most of all it's home made.
If Santa Claus not even this year will throw me a Chanel or few liters of real vinegar from Modena, please let him know that I'm willing to accept some of this. Thanks for your cooperation.


Balsamic-Like Vinegar

fake balsamic vinegar 1/2 liter
honey 3 full tablespoons

Pour the vinegar and the honey in a stainless steel pot and mix well. Let it simmer for about half hour, until it's reduced by half. To check if it's ready, pour a couple of drops onto a plate: they should thicken as they cool down.
Pour the vinegar in a glass bottle, let it cool completely, then cover with a cork.