Citrus Spice Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 oranges, zest of, cut in strips
• 1 lemon, zest of, cut in strips
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. 1

   Bring ingredients to a boil on medium high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat and simmer about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and cover. Let steep about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Strain the syrup into a small pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.

5. 5

   Cover and chill in refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.

6. 6

   May be made up to a week ahead. Keep chilled.