Prepare the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. Add cloves and cinnamon sticks. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 10 minutes until mixture has begun to thicken.
Remove from heat, uncover, and allow syrup to cool completely for 30 to 60 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves from syrup and discard. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Makes 1 cup syrup.
Spiced Orange Moscow Mule Cocktails: In a copper mug or glass, add vodka, Simply Orange® Juice, and spiced simple syrup. Add ice. Top off with ginger beer. Stir and garnish with cinnamon stick. Add orange slice, if desired, for garnish.