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. Bring ingredients to a boil on medium high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and cover. Let steep about 1 hour.
  4. Strain the syrup into a small pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.
  5. Cover and chill in refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.
  6. May be made up to a week ahead. Keep chilled.