Ingredients

1 cup sugar 

1 cup water 

2 tablespoons light rum 

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and the water over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking, without stirring, until mixture reaches a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes more.

Remove pan from heat, and stir in rum. Let cool to room temperature.