INGREDIENTS

1. 1cupsugar
2. 1cupwater
3. 2lbsrhubarb
4. 3cupswater
5. 1cinnamon stick
6. 4whole cloves
7. 1/8teaspoonmace
8. 2tablespoonslemon juice
9. 1/2cuporange juice
10. 2cupsginger ale

DIRECTIONS

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.