Perpetual Pot Of Fruit With Rum Or Brandy
["4 c. water", "4 c. sugar", "1 c. fresh lemon juice", "1 c. rum or brandy", "assorted fruits"]
["Bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.", "Simmer 15 minutes.", "Cool.", "Add lemon juice and rum or brandy (or some of both).", "Pour into a large container with cover. Add fruit to the syrup, making sure that the fruit is submerged. Refrigerate, replenishing as needed.", "Keeps beautifully."]
["water", "sugar", "lemon juice", "rum"]