In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Simmer for 3 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 cup water
Stir in the spices and remove from the heat.
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Store the syrup in a covered jar or flask for up to 2 weeks.
To use: add 1 to 2 tablespoons syrup or more to taste to favorite beverages and cocktails. It is delicious in coffee, ice tea, and simply added to soda water.
Notes
Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 tablespoon.