Malt Vinegar Aioli (The 5-Minute Version)

April 26, 2025By American Vinegar Works

Overhead view of malt vinegar aioli in a white bowl, showing creamy texture and herb and pepper flecks on a dark wood surface with fresh herb sprigs

Malt Vinegar Aioli (the 5 minute version)

Name: Malt Vinegar Aioli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes
Cuisine: American / Gastropub
Ingredients: 1 cup of mayonnaise (store bought or homemade); 3 tablespoons of IPA Beer Malt Vinegar; 2 garlic cloves very finely ground; 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon of chopped, fresh tarragon leaves; ¼ teaspoon of salt; ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper

This week’s recipe is a quick way to make your own malt vinegar aioli in less than 5 minutes – much cheaper, faster, and less fridge-crowding than buying it.

Perfect for dipping fries, using with fried fish and as a tangy sauce for your burgers.

Full disclosure—this is a quicker, simpler version of a malt aioli where we start with ready-made mayo (store bought or, if you are more ambitious, your home-made mayo.) The result is fast and tangy without the extra work.

This recipe features our IPA Beer Malt Vinegar.