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The New England Express

Name: The New England Express
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 8 sprigs thyme; 2 cups apple cider; 1 1/2 cups dark rum; 3/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon Angostura bitters; Club soda; 8 sprigs thyme; 8 lime slices

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Bring sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, add thyme sprigs, and cover. Let stand 10 minutes, then strain into a small jar. Let cool.
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DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 1 month ahead. Cover and chill.
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Mix thyme syrup, cider, rum, lime juice, and bitters in a pitcher. Divide among rocks glasses filled with ice; top off with club soda. Garnish with thyme sprigs and lime slices.
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DO AHEAD: Thyme syrup, cider, rum, lime juice, and bitters can be mixed 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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