Bring the water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.Stirring constantly, add the sugar. Cook until it dissolves.Pour the drink into a medium-sized bowl.Fill the larger bowl with water and place the smaller bowl in it.The drink should be stirred every 10 minutes until it is chilled.Pour the cooler through a strainer into a large pitcher. Serve in tall glasses with ice.
