Mavrodaphne Brandy Syrup

• 4 cloves, whole
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 34 cup sugar
• 13 cup mavrodaphne wine
• 14 cup metaxa brandy
• 34 cup water

1. Place all ingredient ins a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Stir, reduce the heat and simmer briskly until thickened, reduced and slightly golden, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature and remove cloves and cinnamon stick.

cinnamon, sugar, mavrodaphne wine, metaxa brandy, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mavrodaphne-brandy-syrup-262270 (may not work)