Add water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a small pan and heat on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar dissolves. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the stove and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
Take out the sticks of cinnamon and add the mixture to an airtight container. Store this syrup recipe in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.