Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 1/2 cups water, divided
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 shots citrus flavored vodka, optional
• Ice cubes
• 4 lemon slices, optional

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Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and 1 cup of the water. Heat until the sugar has just dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and cool the mixture to room temperature.
2. In a pitcher, add the lemon juice and room temperature or chilled syrup. Stir in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of cold water and the heavy cream. Add the vodka, if desired. Serve chilled over ice garnish with lemon slices, if desired.