Ingredients

3 cups water3/4 cup lemon juice2/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 tablespoon butter4 cinnamon sticks (4 inches), optional

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the water, lemon juice, sugar and lemon zest until sugar is dissolved. Pour into mugs; dot each with butter. Serve with a cinnamon stick if desired.