Witches' Brew

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan stir water and sugar together.

2. 2

   Stir in ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice and bring mixture to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain syrup and return to pan (or put in crockpot) and add cider, orange and lemon juice and then bring mixture to a simmer (or put crockpot on low for a few hours).

5. 5

   Stir in rum or bourbon if desired.

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