Winter Spiced Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 star anise

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
2. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
4. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve and let cool.
5. Store in a sterilized bottle in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.