It's finally fall! The temperatures might been the 80s still, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy our autumnal favorites now. Enjoy this Spice Syrup in a steaming mug of whipped milk and espresso for a homemade PSL, use it in place of simple syrup for a spicy old fashioned, or shake it up with Rum or Calvados for an autumnal sour! (It also makes for a great, easy homemade gift!)

Autumnal Spice Syrup

• 1 Cup Water 
• 1.25 Cup Granulated Sugar 
• 2 Tbsp Whole Clove 
• 1 Tbsp Allspice Berries
• 1 Large (or 2 smaller) Cinnamon Sticks, halves
• 2" piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 
• 1 Tsp Freshly Zested Orange Peel  

1. Heat water to a simmer. Stir in sugar until dissolved, about 30 seconds. 
2. Add whole spices and ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Remove from heat. Zest in orange and cover the syrup to cool. 
4. Once completely cooled, bottle syrup and store chilled up to 2 weeks.