Amazake Falernum

Method

Place 1 cup amazake, 1 cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, ¼ vanilla bean, ½ teaspoon cardamom pods, ¼ teaspoon whole cloves, 2 lemon slices, and 2 lime slices in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan from heat and let the falernum cool completely. Strain before using or storing.