Name: The New England Express Cocktail
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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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The New England ExpressMarcus Nilsson

Thyme syrup adds a savory note to this rum-cider punch that'd be great as a pre–holiday dinner drink.

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