Ginger Molasses Spiced Punch

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    2 tablespoons light rum                                        
    3-inch piece ginger cut into thin rings                        
    1 cup molasses                                                 
    1 tablespoon lime juice                                        
    1 cup spiced Puerto Rican rum                                  

In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water, light rum, ginger, molasses, and lime juice to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.  Remove from heat, and let cool.  Strain and chill in refrigerator for several hours.  Add spice rum and serve over ice with lime wedges.