Spiced Rhubarb Cooler

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 lbs rhubarb
• 3 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 18 teaspoon mace
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 12 cup orange juice
• 2 cups ginger ale

Instructions

1. Make a simple syrup by combining sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan; stir over heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Bring to boiling point, let boil without stirring about 7 minutes.
3. Let cool.
4. Meanwhile, cut rhubarb in small pieces; do not peel.
5. Add 3 cups water and spices; simmer over low heat until tender.
6. Strain out rhubarb stalks, pressing to release all liquid.
7. Discard cooked stalks.
8. Add cooled syrup and fruit juices; chill.
9. Pour over ice in a pitcher or tall glasses; add ginger ale.